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CVE-2026-66614: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in SEO Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-66614cvecve-2026-66614cwe-79
Published: 08/20/2026 (08/20/2026, 12:07:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: SEO Squirrly
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

SEO Squirrly

SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/11/2026, 01:02:09 UTC

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.

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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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