CVE-2026-66664: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in SEO Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 14.2.0 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-79) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO, versions up to 14.2.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially executing arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. No official patch or remediation level has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, such as theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or disruption of service. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, it poses a significant risk to affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider disabling the affected plugin or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor official channels for updates.
CVE-2026-66664: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in SEO Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO
Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 14.2.0 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-79) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO, versions up to 14.2.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially executing arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. No official patch or remediation level has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, such as theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or disruption of service. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, it poses a significant risk to affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider disabling the affected plugin or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor official channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T14:00:48.793Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a749d3fbf8831d539dba72d
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:42:07 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 15:11:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 03:40:59 UTC
Views: 6
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