CVE-2026-66459
Received Received - Intake

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in AI for SEO

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in AI for SEO <= 2.4.2 versions.

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-08-13
AI Q&A
2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-66459
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57878

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ai_for_seo ai_for_seo to 2.4.2 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This is an Unauthenticated Broken Access Control vulnerability in the AI for SEO plugin versions 2.4.2 and below. It allows unauthorized users to perform actions they should not be able to due to improper access restrictions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to modify settings, access sensitive data, or perform unauthorized actions in the plugin without authentication. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized changes, or service disruption.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Compliance may be compromised if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update AI for SEO to the latest version beyond 2.4.2 to patch the unauthenticated broken access control vulnerability.

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