PatchTheCVECVE-2024-3665: The Rank Math SEO with AI SEO Tools plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the
CVE-2024-3665 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting seo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Rank Math SEO with AI SEO Tools plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's HowTo and FAQ widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.216 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesse
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-04-23 |
| 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-2024-3665?
seo: upgrade to 1.0.217. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-3665 being exploited?
CVE-2024-3665 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-2024-3665 affect?
CVE-2024-3665 affects seo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Rank Math SEO with AI SEO Tools plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's HowTo and FAQ widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.216 due to insufficient input sanitization and output esc
How urgent is CVE-2024-3665?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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