CVE-2022-36343 LOW

CVE-2022-36343: WordPress Enable SVG, WebP & ICO Upload plugin <= 1.0.1 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Ideastocode
Product Enable SVG, WebP & ICO Upload (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 1, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

3.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated (author or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ideasToCode Enable SVG, WebP & ICO Upload plugin <= 1.0.1 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Enable SVG, WebP & ICO Upload plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.0.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's upload or settings functionality. When other users view the affected content, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing sensitive data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the affected page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject persistent malicious scripts affecting all site visitors, risking session hijacking or credential theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be logged in as an administrator. A user must visit the page containing the injected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 1, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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