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SmartCrawl SEO checker, analyzer & optimizer < 3.16.3 - Missing Authorization

CVE-2026-16979 · smartcrawl-seo

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Vulnerability: SmartCrawl SEO checker, analyzer & optimizer < 3.16.3 - Missing Authorization
Affected software: smartcrawl-seo(Plugin)
Affected versions: < 3.16.3
Authentication: Not specified in feed title — see source advisory
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2026-16979
Published: 21 August 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 080f3a37-ed11-456c-8c2a-4120bb6fa189). Methodology and redistribution notes

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