CVE-2022-2299 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability 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

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Allow Svg Files Project	Allow Svg Files	1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29015c35-0470-41b8-b197-c71b800ae2a9ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29015c35-0470-41b8-b197-c71b800ae2a9ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-2299?

CVE-2022-2299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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

How severe is CVE-2022-2299?

CVE-2022-2299 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-2299?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Allow Svg Files Project Allow Svg Files.