Vulnerability · Published Mar 7, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24960WordPress File Upload < 4.16.3 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Malicious SVG
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity unrestricted file upload in WordPress File Upload from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.16.3, wordpress-file-upload-pro WordPress plugin before 4.16.3 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to configure the upload form in a way that allows uploading of SVG files, which could be then be used for Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WordPress File Upload | 4.16.3 – before 4.16.3 |
| Unknown | wordpress-file-upload-pro | 4.16.3 – before 4.16.3 |
Weakness: CWE-434
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/18902832-2973-498d-808e-c75d1aedc11e x_refsource_MISC
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2677722 x_refsource_CONFIRM