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Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2020-11514

Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.40.2 - Privilege Escalation via Unprotected REST API Endpoint

The Rank Math plugin through 1.0.40.2 for WordPress allows unauthenticated remote attackers to update arbitrary WordPress metadata, including the ability to escalate or revoke administrative privileges for existing users via the unsecured rankmath/v1/updateMeta REST API endpoint.

Quick Answer

CVE-2020-11514 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Privilege Escalation issue affecting the Plugin Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings. It affects Versions before 1.0.41 and is fixed in 1.0.41.

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Published
Mar 25, 2020
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
seo-by-rank-math
Operational Summary

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Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.0.41, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2020-11514 is tracked for the Plugin Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 1.0.41. Update Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings to 1.0.41 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Privilege Escalation
Primary Fixed Version
1.0.41
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 1.0.41
Tracking ID
CVE-2020-11514
References
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ba1a25e9-bac3-4f76-8324-3035be94da4c?source=api-prod
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
seo-by-rank-math View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2020-11514
Patched Versions
1.0.41
Affected Versions
Versions before 1.0.41
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