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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 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
The Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.1.2. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially compromising site security and user data. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can steal admin credentials, modify site content, or compromise visitor data without admin knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).
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