CVE-2026-19615: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
Description
The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 9.0.1 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files on every route it accepts them through, allowing users with a role the site owner granted upload access to store a file containing JavaScript which then executes in the browser of anyone who opens it.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19615 is a cross-site scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in the Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin prior to version 9.0.1. The plugin fails to sanitize SVG files uploaded through all accepted routes, enabling users with upload access to embed JavaScript within SVG files. This malicious script executes in the context of any user viewing the SVG, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.
Potential Impact
Users with upload privileges can upload SVG files containing malicious JavaScript. When other users view these SVG files, the embedded script executes in their browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious actions within the affected site context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict upload permissions to trusted users only and avoid opening SVG files from untrusted sources. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-12T12:57:23.867Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8699b9acd9273b49344180
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 06:07:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 06:24:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:02:26 UTC
Views: 68
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