What is the severity of CVE-2024-9125?

CVE-2024-9125 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9125?

To fix CVE-2024-9125, update the king_IE plugin to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9125?

Authenticated users with Author-level access in WordPress using versions up to and including 1.0 of the king_IE plugin are affected by CVE-2024-9125.

What type of attack does CVE-2024-9125 enable?

CVE-2024-9125 enables authenticated attackers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via SVG file uploads.

What does insufficient input sanitization mean in the context of CVE-2024-9125?

Insufficient input sanitization in CVE-2024-9125 refers to the plugin's failure to properly validate and cleanse user-uploaded SVG files, allowing malicious scripts to be executed.

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CVE-2024-9125

medium

6.4

CWE

EPSS

0.045%

26/9/2024

1/10/2024

CVE-2024-9125: king_IE <= 1.0 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload

First published: Thu Sep 26 2024(Updated: )

The king_IE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress	<=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9125?
CVE-2024-9125 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9125?
To fix CVE-2024-9125, update the king_IE plugin to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-9125?
Authenticated users with Author-level access in WordPress using versions up to and including 1.0 of the king_IE plugin are affected by CVE-2024-9125.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-9125 enable?
CVE-2024-9125 enables authenticated attackers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via SVG file uploads.
What does insufficient input sanitization mean in the context of CVE-2024-9125?
Insufficient input sanitization in CVE-2024-9125 refers to the plugin's failure to properly validate and cleanse user-uploaded SVG files, allowing malicious scripts to be executed.

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