Vulnerability · Published Sep 5, 2025 · Assigned by Patchstack
CVE-2025-49401WordPress smart SEO Plugin <= 4.0 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in smart SEO from axiomthemes. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 38% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 61.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes | smart SEO | 0 – through 4.0 |
Weakness: CWE-266 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H