CVE-2025-28953: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-28953?

smartseo: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-28953 being exploited?

CVE-2025-28953 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-28953 affect?

CVE-2025-28953 affects smartseo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows SQL Injection.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.

Routine

HIGH 8.5MITIGATE

CVE-2025-28953 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting smartseo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows SQL Injection.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-11-06
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: axiomthemes

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-06 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axiomthemes smartseo MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smartseo || rpm -q smartseo || smartseo --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2025-28953?

smartseo: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-28953 being exploited?

CVE-2025-28953 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-2025-28953 affect?

CVE-2025-28953 affects smartseo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows SQL Injection.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.

How urgent is CVE-2025-28953?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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