Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG): Cross-site scripting
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.
- Component
- Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
- Plugin slug
scalable-vector-graphics-(svg)- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Mar 18, 2024
This CVE was published Mar 18, 2024 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) WordPress plugin through 3.4 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N