CVE-2025-14564
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Stored XSS in Viable URL Media Uploader WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Viable URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 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.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2025-14564
EUVD
EUVD-2025-211018

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
viable_url media_uploader to 1.0.0 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
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.

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Executive Summary

The Viable URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress has a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in SVG file uploads. This allows authenticated attackers with Author-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. The scripts execute when users access the infected SVG files.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress sites for the Viable URL Media Uploader plugin versions up to 1.0.0. Look for unauthorized SVG file uploads in media libraries. Inspect pages for unexpected scripts in SVG content.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. Users with Author-level access or above can exploit this to compromise the WordPress site and its visitors.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Viable URL Media Uploader plugin to the latest version. Remove any suspicious SVG files. Implement stricter file upload restrictions and sanitize SVG inputs. Review user roles for Author-level access.

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