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CVE-2024-11847: wp svg upload vulnerability
CVE-2024-11847: medium vulnerability affecting wp svg upload. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 4.8 MEDIUM
- EPSS
- 16%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- wp svg upload
What is known
The wp-svg-upload WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitize SVG file contents, which enables users with at least the author role to SVG with malicious JavaScript to conduct Stored XSS attacks.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-11847, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.8) affecting wp svg upload, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether wp svg upload is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.