WordPress Category Icon Plugin <= 1.0.2 is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE)
Low priority Mitigation unnecessary
<= 1.0.2Vulnerable version(s)
No official fix availableFixed version
3 Jun, 2025
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CVSS 9.19.1
XML External Entity (XXE)
A XXE attack could allow a malicious actor to inject arbitrary XML which could lead the website to leak sensitive information, cause a denial of service, and server side request forgery.
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Solutions
This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.
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4 Jun, 2025