CVE-2024-6896: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mohammed_kaludi AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages
The AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.96.1 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-2024-6896 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). The flaw allows authenticated users with Author-level access or above to upload SVG files containing malicious scripts that are not properly sanitized or escaped, leading to script execution when the SVG is viewed. This affects all versions up to and including 1.0.96.1. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the malicious SVG file. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level user permissions to trusted users only and monitor SVG file uploads carefully. Consider disabling SVG uploads if possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2024-6896: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mohammed_kaludi AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages
Description
The AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.96.1 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-2024-6896 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). The flaw allows authenticated users with Author-level access or above to upload SVG files containing malicious scripts that are not properly sanitized or escaped, leading to script execution when the SVG is viewed. This affects all versions up to and including 1.0.96.1. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the malicious SVG file. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level user permissions to trusted users only and monitor SVG file uploads carefully. Consider disabling SVG uploads if possible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-18T20:45:33.149Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c0eb7ef31ef0b55f6f7
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:14:41 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:18:17 AM
Views: 18
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