CVE-2023-40680

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Yoast SEO versions prior to 21.0

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for Stored XSS. This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially affecting users who visit the compromised page.

Recommendations For versions prior to 21.0, update to version 21.0 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive areas of the website to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using potentially vulnerable features in Yoast SEO until the issue is resolved.