CVE-2022-34648 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-34648: WordPress Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files plugin <= 1.0.1 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Dmitrylitvinov
Product Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 23, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in dmitrylitvinov Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files plugin <= 1.0.1 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files WordPress plugin through version 1.0.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can upload a malicious SVG file containing JavaScript code. When another user views the uploaded file, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens or perform actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript in the browsers of other site users who view uploaded files.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin or editor accounts could be used to inject malware, steal credentials, or modify site content via stored XSS.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and the victim must view the malicious file.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 23, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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