CVE-2024-6896: AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages <= 1.0.96.1 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload
The AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.96.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6896?
CVE-2024-6896 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6896?
To fix CVE-2024-6896, upgrade the AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin to version 1.0.97 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6896?
CVE-2024-6896 affects all versions of the AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin up to and including version 1.0.96.1.
What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2024-6896?
CVE-2024-6896 allows authenticated attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks through SVG file uploads.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2024-6896 to be exploited?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-6896 requires an authenticated user to upload an SVG file.