CVE-2026-94077
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Contributor XSS in Safe SVG <= 2.5.0

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Safe SVG <= 2.5.0 versions.

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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-2026-94077
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89832

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack safe_svg to 2.5.0 (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

This is a Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Safe SVG WordPress plugin versions 2.5.0 and below. It occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Safe SVG plugin in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. If it is version 2.5.0 or below, the system is vulnerable. Alternatively, use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WP-CLI or inspect the plugin files for version details in the plugin directory.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal visitor data or hijack accounts by injecting malicious scripts. This requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page. The impact includes potential data breaches and unauthorized account access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements. Organizations could face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust due to unauthorized data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Safe SVG plugin to version 2.5.1 or later. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily or removing it until a patch is applied. Enable auto-updates for plugins if available through your hosting provider or Patchstack.

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