Vulnerability · Published Jul 25, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2022-2299Allow SVG Files <= 1.1 - Author+ Stored Cross Site Scripting via SVG
Medium 5.4
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in Allow svg files from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.6% (higher than 50% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 49.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Allow SVG Files WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Allow svg files | 1.1 – through 1.1 |
Weakness: CWE-79