What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Graphicsly – The ultimate graphics plugin for WordPress website builder ( Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, WPBakery ) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Graphicsly WordPress plugin versions 1.0.2 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality across multiple page builders (Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, WPBakery).
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any authenticated user can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors, including admins. Requires immediate plugin update or deactivation.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., contributor or subscriber role) and network access to the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 25, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
