CVE-2025-9487 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.9.8 does not sanitise SVG files when uploaded via xmlrpc.php when such uploads are enabled, which could allow users to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b957b7c4-7a7c-497e-b8e4-499c821fb1b0/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-9487?

CVE-2025-9487 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.9.8 does not sanitise SVG files when uploaded via xmlrpc.php when such uploads are enabled, which could allow users to upload a maliciou...

How severe is CVE-2025-9487?

CVE-2025-9487 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-9487?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.