Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Search Atlas SEO <= 2.6.6 versions.
Published: 2026-07-02
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The Search Atlas SEO WordPress plugin, versions up to 2.6.6, contains a reflected cross‑site scripting flaw that allows unauthenticated users to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of site visitors. Based on the description, it is inferred that the plugin outputs search query parameters without sanitization. When a malicious URL is accessed by a visitor, the payload is executed within their browser session.

Affected Systems

The plugin is provided by Search Atlas Group as. All versions up to 2.6.6 are vulnerable. Any WordPress site that has the plugin installed at a vulnerable version is affected. Updating to 2.6.7 or later removes the flaw.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 classifies the issue as high severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a low but non‑zero chance of exploitation. Attackers can trigger the flaw via unauthenticated HTTP requests to the plugin’s search interface; any user who visits a crafted search link will have the payload executed in their browser. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 21, 2026 at 11:51 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Search Atlas SEO Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.6.7).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Search Atlas SEO plugin to version 2.6.7 or later.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, ensure that the plugin sanitizes and escapes all search query parameters before echoing them back in the response.
  • Consider temporarily disabling or removing the plugin until a patched version is installed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 21, 2026 at 11:51 UTC.

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History

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Search Atlas Group
Search Atlas Group search Atlas Seo
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Search Atlas Group
Search Atlas Group search Atlas Seo
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Search Atlas SEO <= 2.6.6 versions.
Title WordPress Search Atlas SEO plugin <= 2.6.6 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Search Atlas Group Search Atlas Seo
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-02T15:53:22.538Z

Reserved: 2026-06-24T12:45:36.889Z

Link: CVE-2026-57357

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-02T13:33:33.680Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-21T12:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')