CVE-2024-8378

Name: CVE-2024-8378
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-07T16:15:18.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8378 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Safe SVG WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 has its sanitisation code is only running for paths that call wp_handle_upload, but not for example for code that uses wp_handle_sideload which is often used to upload attachments via raw POST data.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Safe SVG WordPress plugin before 2.2.6 has its sanitisation code is only running for paths that call wp_handle_upload, but not for example for code that uses wp_handle_sideload which is often used to upload attachments via raw POST data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
10up	Safe Svg	< 2.2.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/17be4bf2-486d-43ab-b87a-2117c8d77ca8/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8378?

How severe is CVE-2024-8378?

CVE-2024-8378 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8378?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST