Vulnerability · Published May 15, 2025 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2024-8673Z-Downloads < 1.11.7 - Admin+ Stored XSS via SVG Upload
Critical 9.1
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Z-Downloads from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.8% (higher than 79% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.1Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.8%top 21.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Nuclei
Official description
The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.7 does not properly validate uploaded files allowing for the uploading of SVGs containing malicious JavaScript.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Z-Downloads | 0 – before 1.11.7 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fed2cd26-7ccb-419d-b589-978410953bf4/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description