CVE-2025-64351
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin exposes sensitive embedded data that could be retrieved by attackers. It affects all WordPress sites using Rank Math SEO versions up to and including 1.0.252.1. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to potentially sensitive information.
💻 Affected Systems
- Rank Math SEO WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers retrieve sensitive configuration data, API keys, or credentials embedded in plugin responses, leading to further compromise of the WordPress site or connected services.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users access non-critical but sensitive plugin configuration data that could aid in reconnaissance for further attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper web application firewalls and access controls, the exposure is limited to low-sensitivity data with minimal impact.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure and data retrieval methods.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.0.252.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Rank Math SEO and click 'Update Now' if available. 4. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
WordPressDisable Rank Math SEO plugin until patched to prevent data exposure.
wp plugin deactivate seo-by-rank-math
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall rules to block suspicious data retrieval requests
- Restrict access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins → Rank Math SEO version number.Check Version:
wp plugin get seo-by-rank-math --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Rank Math SEO version is > 1.0.252.1 in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual requests to Rank Math SEO endpoints
- Multiple failed attempts to access plugin-specific URLs
Network Indicators:
- Abnormal traffic patterns to /wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/ paths
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/*" OR user_agent CONTAINS "RankMath")