CVE-2024-6897: aThemes Starter Sites <= 1.0.53 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload
The aThemes Starter Sites plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.53 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-6897?
CVE-2024-6897 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated attackers to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6897?
To fix CVE-2024-6897, you should update the aThemes Starter Sites plugin to version 1.0.54 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6897?
Users of the aThemes Starter Sites plugin for WordPress running versions up to and including 1.0.53 are affected by CVE-2024-6897.
What type of attack can leverage CVE-2024-6897?
CVE-2024-6897 can be exploited through stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via SVG file uploads.
What is the cause of CVE-2024-6897?
CVE-2024-6897 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the aThemes Starter Sites plugin.