PatchTheCVECVE-2022-36358: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in SEO Scout plugin <= 0.9.83 at WordPress allows attackers to
CVE-2022-36358 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting seo scout. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in SEO Scout plugin <= 0.9.83 at WordPress allows attackers to trick users with administrative rights to unintentionally change the plugin settings.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2022-08-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-36358?
seo scout: upgrade to newer than 0.9.83. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-36358 being exploited?
CVE-2022-36358 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-36358 affect?
CVE-2022-36358 affects seo scout. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in SEO Scout plugin <= 0.9.83 at WordPress allows attackers to trick users with administrative rights to unintentionally change the plugin settings.
How urgent is CVE-2022-36358?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.