File Upload Vulnerability in GoodLayers Core Plugin by GoodLayers
CVE-2024-12163

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Goodlayers-core
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The GoodLayers Core plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.1.3, presents a vulnerability that permits users with subscriber roles and higher to upload SVG files containing potentially harmful payloads. This flaw can be exploited by unauthorized parties to execute malicious scripts, compromising the security of the website. It is crucial for users of the plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

goodlayers-core 0 < 2.1.3

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-2024-12163 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ea704054-fb66-4014-89bd-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
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

Amine SAJID
WPScan
.