CVE-2024-7301 HIGH

CVE-2024-7301: WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.8 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload

Vendor Nickboss
Product Iptanus File Upload
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 16, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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

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