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CVE-2017-16842

Yoast SEO – Advanced SEO with real-time guidance and built-in AI: Cross-site Scripting

Severity
Medium 4.8
Published
16 Nov 2017
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Fixed in
5.8.0
Also known as
WPV-3cd1de9d904f
Sources
WPVulnerability

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Yoast SEOWordPress plugins · wp-plugin:wordpress-seo
  • Every version before 5.8.0

References

  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-16842
  • Wordfence https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/wordpress-seo/yoast-seo-571-reflected-cross-site-scripting