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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-12163
CVE-2024-12163:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The goodlayers-core WordPress plugin before version 2.1.3 contains a vulnerability that allows users with subscriber role and above to upload SVG files containing malicious payloads (WPScan, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue with a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The flaw exists in the avatar upload functionality where subscribers can upload SVG files containing malicious JavaScript code that gets executed when the SVG is accessed (WPScan).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers who view the malicious SVG file. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or other client-side attacks (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.1.3 of the goodlayers-core plugin. Site administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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