CVE-2024-11184 WP Enabled SVG <= 0.7 - Author+ Stored XSS via SVG
Authors can upload malicious SVG files to execute scripts in the context of other users, requiring a plugin update.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-11184?
CVE-2024-11184 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown wp-enable-svg, published on 2 Jan 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The wp-enable-svg WordPress plugin through 0.7 does not sanitize SVG files when uploaded, allowing for authors and above to upload SVGs containing malicious scripts
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11184?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mwdelaney/wp-enable-svg. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mwdelaney/wp-enable-svg Packagist | All versions to 0.2 | None |
mwdelaney/wp-enable-svg Packagist | All versions to 0.2 | None |
Products include Wp Enable Svg Project Wp Enable Svg.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11184?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-11184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-11184 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-11184 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j77f-79w9-rghc.