Yoast SEO Premium vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wordpress-seo-premium · 4 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-06-04 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 27.6.1 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 4 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Yoast SEO Premium
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 8.8 | <= 27.6.0 | 27.6.1 | CVE-2026-10821 | 2026-06-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 26.6 | 26.7 | CVE-2026-40722 | 2026-01-15 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | 25.7 to 25.9 | 26.0 | CVE-2025-11241 | 2025-10-02 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 20.4 | 20.5 | CVE-2023-28775 | 2023-05-09 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Yoast SEO Premium plugin safe to use?
All 4 known issues are fixed in current versions (27.6.1 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Yoast SEO Premium my site runs?
In WordPress go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.
How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
Make a full backup, then update it from Dashboard > Updates and check the site afterwards. If you would rather not, we can do it for a fixed $99, paid after you have checked the site.