Description
The GutenKit WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files on all of the upload paths it enables, allowing users with the file upload capability, such as Author, to upload a malicious SVG and perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against any user opening it, including administrators.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | GutenKit | < 2.5.0 | 2.5.0 |
Automated scanner template
A ready-made Nuclei template detects this vulnerability automatically. Vulnerabilities with public scanner templates are typically probed across the internet soon after the template appears — exposed systems should be patched first.
- GutenKit Blocks Addon < 2.5.0 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-19697.yaml
Source: projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates (MIT) — updated daily. Only links are listed.
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d144679c-10ef-4a69-b0e9-fd9e18a2aafc/ exploit vdb-entry technical-description