CVE-2026-40722
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2026-40722 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in Yoast BV Yoast SEO Premium allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Yoast SEO Premium: from n/a through 26.6.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Yoast BV Yoast SEO Premium allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Yoast SEO Premium: from n/a through 26.6.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-40722?
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Yoast BV Yoast SEO Premium allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.
This issue affects Yoast SEO Premium: from n/a through 26.6.
How severe is CVE-2026-40722?
CVE-2026-40722 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40722?
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.
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