CVE-2026-66614: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in SEO Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO
Description
CVE-2026-66614 is a high severity unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO, affecting versions up to 14.2.2. The flaw allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks without requiring authentication.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
SEO Squirrly
SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-79, involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, which can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are all versions up to and including 14.2.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, it poses a significant risk to users of the affected plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T14:00:21.730Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a86f1afacd9273b49977bf3
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 12:23:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 01:02:09 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:55:08 UTC
Views: 57
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