Axiom Themes Smart SEO SQL Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the Axiom Themes Smart SEO plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions through 4.0. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially access or modify database information.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for SQL injection, where an attacker can interfere with the application's database queries. This could lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or in some cases, executing administrative operations on the database.
Vulnerability Rating
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