Stored XSS Vulnerability in wp-svg-upload WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-11847

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WP-svg-upload
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The wp-svg-upload plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.0.0 is vulnerable due to inadequate sanitization of SVG file contents. Users with author-level permissions can upload SVG files embedded with malicious JavaScript, allowing for Stored XSS attacks. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the affected WordPress sites. It is critical for site administrators to address this issue by updating the plugin or implementing security measures to prevent the upload of untrusted files.

Affected Version(s)

wp-svg-upload 0 <= 1.0.0

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-2024-11847 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f57ecff2-0cff-40c7-b6e4-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pierre Rudloff
WPScan
.