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CVE-2024-9115: The Common Tools for Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploa

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Routine
MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9115 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting common tools for site. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Common Tools for Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 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.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.4 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2024-09-26
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: chetanvaghela

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

chetanvaghela common tools for site UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.0.2
Fixed in: newer than 1.0.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy common-tools-for-site || rpm -q common-tools-for-site || common-tools-for-site --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade common-tools-for-site
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade common-tools-for-site
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2024-9115?

common tools for site: upgrade to newer than 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9115 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9115 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-2024-9115 affect?

CVE-2024-9115 affects common tools for site. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Common Tools for Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible

How urgent is CVE-2024-9115?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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