CVE-2024-13379: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ttoomey C9 Admin Dashboard
The C9 Admin Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5 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
The C9 Admin Dashboard plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, SVG file uploads are not adequately sanitized or escaped, enabling authenticated users with Author-level permissions or above to embed arbitrary JavaScript payloads. These payloads execute in the context of users viewing the SVG, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.5. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG uploads. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the SVG files, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The CVSS score of 6.4 reflects a medium severity level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads if possible. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-13379: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ttoomey C9 Admin Dashboard
Description
The C9 Admin Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5 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.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The C9 Admin Dashboard plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, SVG file uploads are not adequately sanitized or escaped, enabling authenticated users with Author-level permissions or above to embed arbitrary JavaScript payloads. These payloads execute in the context of users viewing the SVG, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.5. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG uploads. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the SVG files, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The CVSS score of 6.4 reflects a medium severity level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads if possible. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-14T00:19:52.230Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e52b7ef31ef0b59e3ee
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:01:57 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:30:57 PM
Views: 14
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