Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG File Uploads Vulnerability in Mapplic Lite Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2024-9117

What is CVE-2024-9117?

The Mapplic Lite plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability through improper handling of SVG file uploads. This weakness arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping methodologies present in all versions up to and including 1.0. Authenticated attackers with Author-level permissions can exploit this flaw, enabling them to inject unauthorized web scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever a user accesses the compromised SVG file, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

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