Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Uploads Vulnerability in Easy SVG Upload Plugin

Summary

The Easy SVG Upload plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability associated with Stored Cross-Site Scripting that affects all versions up to and including 1.0. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping when uploading SVG files. Authenticated users with Author-level access or higher can exploit this flaw to inject malicious web scripts into web pages. These scripts may execute whenever a user accesses the compromised SVG file, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the site.

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