PT-2022-15759 · WordPress · Allow Svg Files

Luan Pedersini · Published 2022-07-25 · Updated 2022-07-29 · CVE-2022-2299

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.4

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Allow SVG Files WordPress plugin versions 1.1 and earlier

Description The issue concerns the Allow SVG Files WordPress plugin, which fails to sanitize uploaded SVG files. This could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload malicious SVG files containing XSS payloads.

Recommendations For Allow SVG Files WordPress plugin versions 1.1 and earlier, consider disabling the SVG upload feature until a patch is available to prevent potential XSS attacks. Restrict access to the plugin's upload functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the plugin for uploading SVG files until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-2299

Affected Products

Allow Svg Files

References · 4

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29015c35-0470-41b8-b197-c71b800ae2a9 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2299 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-2299 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/46899 · Telegram Post