CVE-2024-11620

WordPress Rank Math SEO plugin <= 1.0.231 - Arbitrary .htaccess Overwrite to Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Rank Math SEO allows Code Injection.This issue affects Rank Math SEO: from n/a through 1.0.231.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Rank Math SEO plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.0.232).

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Affected: Rank Math SEO Rank Math SEO
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/seo-by-rank-math/vulnerability/wordpress-rank-math-seo-plugin-1-0-231-arbitrary-htaccess-overwrite-to-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11620?
CVE-2024-11620 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11620?
To fix CVE-2024-11620: Update the WordPress Rank Math SEO plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.0.232).
Is CVE-2024-11620 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-11620 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11620?
CVE-2024-11620 affects Rank Math SEO Rank Math SEO.
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