CVE-2022-0863: The WP SVG Icons WordPress plugin through 3.2.3 does not properly validate uploaded custom icon packs, allowin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0863?

wp svg icons: upgrade to newer than 3.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0863 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0863 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0863 affect?

CVE-2022-0863 affects wp svg icons. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP SVG Icons WordPress plugin through 3.2.3 does not properly validate uploaded custom icon packs, allowing an high privileged user like an admin to upload a zip file containing malicious php code, leading to remote code execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0863?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0863 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wp svg icons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP SVG Icons WordPress plugin through 3.2.3 does not properly validate uploaded custom icon packs, allowing an high privileged user like an admin to upload a zip file containing malicious php code, leading to remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	23.8% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp svg icons project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-13 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp svg icons project wp svg icons UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.3

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-svg-icons || rpm -q wp-svg-icons || wp-svg-icons --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-svg-icons

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-svg-icons

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0863?

wp svg icons: upgrade to newer than 3.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0863 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0863 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0863 affect?

CVE-2022-0863 affects wp svg icons. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP SVG Icons WordPress plugin through 3.2.3 does not properly validate uploaded custom icon packs, allowing an high privileged user like an admin to upload a zip file containing malicious php code, leading to remote code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2022-0863?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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