Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Smackcoders Inc., Google SEO Pressor Snippet google-seo-author-snippets allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Google SEO Pressor Snippet: from n/a through <= 2.0.
Published: 2025-03-31
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The Google SEO Pressor Snippet plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization flaw (CWE-862), allowing users without sufficient privileges to access administrative functions that should be restricted. An attacker can exploit the incorrectly configured access‑control checks to view, modify, or delete plugin configuration, which can change SEO metadata and alter how the site appears to search engines. The impact is a loss of control over marketing content and a potential decline in search visibility, though it does not provide direct code execution or system compromise.

Affected Systems

Smackcoders Inc. Google SEO Pressor Snippet plugin, all releases from earlier versions through version 2.0. This includes any installation that has not applied updates beyond 2.0.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates moderate severity, and the EPSS score of <1% shows a very low current exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, meaning no confirmed exploitation has been reported. Attackers would most likely attempt to exploit this flaw via the WordPress web interface, targeting the plugin’s administrative endpoints without proper authorization checks. If an attacker succeeds, they could manipulate the site’s SEO data, degrade search engine performance, or remove critical snippets altogether.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 02:52 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Google SEO Pressor Snippet plugin to the latest version (≥ 2.1) released by Smackcoders Inc.
  • If the plugin is not required, permanently remove it from the WordPress installation to eliminate the attack surface.
  • Restrict user roles that can access the plugin’s settings by configuring WordPress capabilities or using a role‑based access plugin, ensuring only trusted administrators can modify plugin options.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 02:52 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-8825 Missing Authorization vulnerability in smackcoders Google SEO Pressor Snippet allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Google SEO Pressor Snippet: from n/a through 2.0.
History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in smackcoders Google SEO Pressor Snippet allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Google SEO Pressor Snippet: from n/a through 2.0. Missing Authorization vulnerability in Smackcoders Inc., Google SEO Pressor Snippet google-seo-author-snippets allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Google SEO Pressor Snippet: from n/a through <= 2.0.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in smackcoders Google SEO Pressor Snippet allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Google SEO Pressor Snippet: from n/a through 2.0.
Title WordPress Google SEO Pressor Snippet plugin <= 2.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:12:08.343Z

Reserved: 2025-03-31T10:05:11.644Z

Link: CVE-2025-31530

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Updated: 2025-03-31T15:44:52.183Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-03-31T13:15:47.143

Modified: 2026-04-23T15:27:54.590

Link: CVE-2025-31530

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Updated: 2026-05-02T03:00:13Z

Weaknesses