CVE-2024-8916: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in sukiwp Suki Sites Import
The Suki Sites Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 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-2024-8916 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Suki Sites Import plugin for WordPress. It affects all versions up to 1.2.1 and allows authenticated users with Author-level or higher privileges to upload SVG files containing malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the SVG, due to improper input sanitization and output escaping during web page generation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access can inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG uploads that execute when other users access the SVG content. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity compromise within the affected WordPress site. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability does not affect unauthenticated users directly and requires authenticated access.
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 regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-8916: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in sukiwp Suki Sites Import
Description
The Suki Sites Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 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-2024-8916 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Suki Sites Import plugin for WordPress. It affects all versions up to 1.2.1 and allows authenticated users with Author-level or higher privileges to upload SVG files containing malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the SVG, due to improper input sanitization and output escaping during web page generation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access can inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG uploads that execute when other users access the SVG content. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity compromise within the affected WordPress site. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability does not affect unauthenticated users directly and requires authenticated access.
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 regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-16T21:53:20.572Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b38b7ef31ef0b54f731
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:31:04 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:40:55 PM
Views: 12
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