CVE-2026-17019: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in JetEngine
The JetEngine WordPress plugin before 3.8.13.1 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files before storing and serving them, and does not adequately restrict who can upload them, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload a file containing malicious JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user who opens it (Stored Cross-Site Scripting).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The JetEngine WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.8.13.1 contain a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper sanitization of uploaded SVG files and inadequate access control on who can upload these files. An unauthenticated attacker can upload an SVG file containing malicious JavaScript code, which is then stored and served by the plugin. When any user opens or views the SVG, the embedded script executes in their browser context, enabling cross-site scripting attacks.
Potential Impact
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of users visiting the affected WordPress site. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information, as well as potential further exploitation of the affected site through the victim's browser.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict SVG file uploads to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads entirely. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-17019: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in JetEngine
Description
The JetEngine WordPress plugin before 3.8.13.1 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files before storing and serving them, and does not adequately restrict who can upload them, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload a file containing malicious JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user who opens it (Stored Cross-Site Scripting).
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The JetEngine WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.8.13.1 contain a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper sanitization of uploaded SVG files and inadequate access control on who can upload these files. An unauthenticated attacker can upload an SVG file containing malicious JavaScript code, which is then stored and served by the plugin. When any user opens or views the SVG, the embedded script executes in their browser context, enabling cross-site scripting attacks.
Potential Impact
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of users visiting the affected WordPress site. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information, as well as potential further exploitation of the affected site through the victim's browser.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict SVG file uploads to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads entirely. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T10:17:44.465Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7972aebf8831d5392faff5
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 07:17:27 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 02:47:18 UTC
Views: 5
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