CVE-2026-52714 WordPress SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin <= 12.4.16 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can bypass access controls in the Squirrly SEO WordPress plugin, potentially accessing restricted functionality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-52714?

CVE-2026-52714 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO, published on 16 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 12.4.16 versions.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-52714?

How do I fix CVE-2026-52714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-52714 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-52714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-52714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qmf-rqj7-2pp7.

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