CVE-2025-28953

Name: CVE-2025-28953
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-06T16:15:49.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-28953 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows SQL Injection.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows SQL Injection.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axiomthemes	Smartseo	All versions

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/smartSEO/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-seo-4-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-28953?

How severe is CVE-2025-28953?

CVE-2025-28953 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-28953?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-28953?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST