CVE-2024-30519 in Animated Icons Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/29/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lordicon Lordicon Animated Icons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Lordicon Animated Icons: from n/a through 2.0.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30519 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Lordicon Animated Icons plugin, specifically manifesting as a stored XSS vulnerability that enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. This weakness occurs during the web page generation process when input data is not properly sanitized or neutralized before being rendered to end users. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to and including version 2.0.1, indicating a widespread exposure across multiple releases. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that malicious payloads persist in the application's database or storage mechanisms, allowing the attack to be executed repeatedly against any user who views the compromised content, rather than requiring a one-time interaction.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the plugin's processing pipeline for handling user-generated content or configuration parameters. When users interact with the Lordicon plugin, particularly through administrative interfaces or content management features, the system fails to properly sanitize data that gets stored and subsequently rendered in web pages. This creates an environment where malicious actors can inject JavaScript code or other malicious payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability maps directly to CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a condition where an application includes untrusted data in a new web page without proper validation or escaping, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the victim's browser. This weakness can be exploited to bypass access controls, steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect victims to malicious sites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption or display issues, as it provides attackers with persistent access to user sessions and potentially sensitive information. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can establish a foothold within the affected web application environment, enabling further reconnaissance and lateral movement attacks. The stored nature of the XSS means that even if the initial injection point is patched, the malicious content remains active and continues to affect users until manually removed. This vulnerability particularly impacts websites that rely heavily on user-generated content or administrative functionality where the Lordicon plugin is implemented, as these environments typically contain more diverse and potentially sensitive data. The attack surface increases when the plugin is used in conjunction with other web applications or services that may be vulnerable to session hijacking or privilege escalation attacks. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability aligns with T1566.001 (Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment) and T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript) techniques, as attackers can use the XSS to deliver malicious JavaScript payloads and establish persistent access to user sessions.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of the affected plugin to version 2.0.2 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes to neutralize the input processing flaws. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation measures that sanitize all user-provided data before storage and rendering, particularly focusing on the plugin's administrative interfaces and content management features. Web application firewalls and content security policies should be configured to detect and block suspicious script injection attempts, while regular security audits should be conducted to identify potential injection points within the application's data flow. Additionally, implementing proper output encoding for all dynamic content and establishing a robust security monitoring system can help detect exploitation attempts and provide early warning of potential attacks. The remediation process should include thorough testing of the patched version to ensure that all XSS vectors have been addressed and that legitimate functionality remains intact. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege access controls for plugin administration features to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.