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WordPress Security Expert – Vulnerability Fix (SVG Support plugin)
Upwork • , GB • Remote
Posted on: 27th February, 2025
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR
Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer with a strong background in cybersecurity to fix two critical vulnerabilities identified in a recent website security scan. The vulnerabilities are related to the SVG Support plugin and pose a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) risk. The ideal candidate will have expertise in WordPress security, plugin customization, and vulnerability patching.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and fix the following vulnerabilities:
WordPress SVG Support plugin 2.5.8 – Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Vulnerability Dependency.
WordPress SVG Support plugin 2.5.10 – Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload vulnerability.
- Review and harden security configurations to prevent future exploit risks.
- Ensure all patches comply with best security practices without impacting site functionality.
- Conduct thorough testing post-fix to validate security improvements.
- Provide a brief security report outlining the changes made.
We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer with a strong background in cybersecurity to fix two critical vulnerabilities identified in a recent website security scan. The vulnerabilities are related to the SVG Support plugin and pose a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) risk. The ideal candidate will have expertise in WordPress security, plugin customization, and vulnerability patching.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and fix the following vulnerabilities:
WordPress SVG Support plugin 2.5.8 – Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Vulnerability Dependency.
WordPress SVG Support plugin 2.5.10 – Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload vulnerability.
- Review and harden security configurations to prevent future exploit risks.
- Ensure all patches comply with best security practices without impacting site functionality.
- Conduct thorough testing post-fix to validate security improvements.
- Provide a brief security report outlining the changes made.
Responsibilities
- The vulnerabilities are related to the SVG Support plugin and pose a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) risk
- Identify and fix the following vulnerabilities:
- WordPress SVG Support plugin 2.5.8 – Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Vulnerability Dependency
- WordPress SVG Support plugin 2.5.10 – Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload vulnerability
- Review and harden security configurations to prevent future exploit risks
- Ensure all patches comply with best security practices without impacting site functionality
- Conduct thorough testing post-fix to validate security improvements
- Provide a brief security report outlining the changes made
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have expertise in WordPress security, plugin customization, and vulnerability patching
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Job Type
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