CVE-2024-12574: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in amrendesign SVG Shortcode
The SVG Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12574 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the amrendesign SVG Shortcode WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.1). The issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of uploaded SVG files, enabling unauthenticated attackers to embed arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who view the affected SVG content, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who access the malicious SVG files. This may result in limited disclosure of information or modification of content within the affected web application context. There is no indication of availability impact or widespread exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix has been confirmed or provided by the vendor as of the published date. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling SVG file uploads or restricting upload permissions to trusted users only to reduce exposure. Validate and sanitize SVG content externally before upload if possible.
CVE-2024-12574: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in amrendesign SVG Shortcode
Description
The SVG Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2024-12574 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the amrendesign SVG Shortcode WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.1). The issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of uploaded SVG files, enabling unauthenticated attackers to embed arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who view the affected SVG content, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who access the malicious SVG files. This may result in limited disclosure of information or modification of content within the affected web application context. There is no indication of availability impact or widespread exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix has been confirmed or provided by the vendor as of the published date. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling SVG file uploads or restricting upload permissions to trusted users only to reduce exposure. Validate and sanitize SVG content externally before upload if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-12T15:24:59.772Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e43b7ef31ef0b59beff
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:50:25 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:57:52 AM
Views: 15
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