Mime Types Extended Plugin up to 0.11 on WordPress SVG File cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Mime Types Extended Plugin up to 0.11 on WordPress. This impacts an unknown function of the component SVG File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-4759. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Mime Types Extended Plugin up to 0.11 on WordPress and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component SVG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Mime Types Extended WordPress plugin through 0.11 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads.

The weakness was presented by Bob Matyas. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-4759 since 05/10/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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05/10/2024 🔍
06/25/2024 +46 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: Bob Matyas
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-4759 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-4759
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-269608

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2024 08:49
Updated: 05/20/2025 03:32
Changes: 06/25/2024 08:49 (54), 03/22/2025 12:36 (4), 05/20/2025 03:32 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:423:103

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