CVE-2024-9304 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the LocateAndFilter WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 1.6.14). The issue occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of SVG file uploads. Authenticated users with Author-level access or higher can upload malicious SVG files containing scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing those files. This vulnerability can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, scope change, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.

Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with Author-level permissions or higher to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of users accessing the malicious SVG files. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity loss, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to 1.6.14. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, 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.