What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Iptanus File Upload versions 4.24.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can exploit this without authentication or user interaction to affect multiple users or components. The vulnerability impacts both confidentiality and integrity of data processed through the file upload functionality.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers and affect other site components.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal user sessions, deface content, or redirect visitors without requiring site admin credentials.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 16, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated