PatchTheCVECVE-2024-12163: The goodlayers-core WordPress plugin before 2.1.3 allows users with a subscriber role and above to upload SVGs
CVE-2024-12163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting goodlayers core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The goodlayers-core WordPress plugin before 2.1.3 allows users with a subscriber role and above to upload SVGs containing malicious payloads.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 80%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-01-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-12163?
goodlayers core: upgrade to 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-12163 being exploited?
CVE-2024-12163 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-12163 affect?
CVE-2024-12163 affects goodlayers core. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The goodlayers-core WordPress plugin before 2.1.3 allows users with a subscriber role and above to upload SVGs containing malicious payloads.
How urgent is CVE-2024-12163?
Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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