Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG File Uploads Vulnerability in Mapplic Lite Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-9117

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Mapplic Lite
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2024

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Mapplic Lite * <= 1.0

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/mapplic-lite/#developers

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Francesco Carlucci
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