Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Inventivo's WordPress Plugin
CVE-2023-7088

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Add Svg Support For Media Uploader | Inventivo
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-7088?

The Add SVG Support for Media Uploader plugin by Inventivo, specifically version 1.0.5, has a security flaw that permits users with author permissions to upload unvalidated SVG files. This oversight in input sanitization can lead to the execution of XSS payloads, posing a significant risk to website security. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a specially crafted SVG file that executes malicious JavaScript within the user's browser, potentially compromising sensitive information or hijacking user sessions.

Affected Version(s)

Add SVG Support for Media Uploader | inventivo 0 <= 1.0.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-7088 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8f515e36-9072-4fc4-9d2f-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.
The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.