CVE-2024-10017: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in westi PJW Mime Config
The PJW Mime Config plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10017 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the westi PJW Mime Config WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.0. The flaw allows authenticated users with Author-level privileges or above to upload SVG files containing malicious scripts. Due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, these scripts execute in the context of users viewing the SVG files, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting its medium impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG file uploads. These scripts execute when other users access the SVG files, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions within the affected WordPress site. The impact includes limited confidentiality and integrity loss but no availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level user permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads if possible. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2024-10017: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in westi PJW Mime Config
Description
The PJW Mime Config plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10017 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the westi PJW Mime Config WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.0. The flaw allows authenticated users with Author-level privileges or above to upload SVG files containing malicious scripts. Due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, these scripts execute in the context of users viewing the SVG files, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting its medium impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG file uploads. These scripts execute when other users access the SVG files, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions within the affected WordPress site. The impact includes limited confidentiality and integrity loss but no availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level user permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads if possible. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-16T00:12:55.239Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6debb7ef31ef0b590ac4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:58:09 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:54:11 PM
Views: 17
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