CVE-2022-1939: The Allow svg files WordPress plugin before 1.1 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow h

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1939?

allow svg files: upgrade to 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1939 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1939 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-2022-1939 affect?

CVE-2022-1939 affects allow svg files. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Allow svg files WordPress plugin before 1.1 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to upload PHP files even when they are not allowed to

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1939?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1939 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting allow svg files. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Allow svg files WordPress plugin before 1.1 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to upload PHP files even when they are not allowed to

Why this priority

High severity
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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-06-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: allow svg files project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-20 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

allow svg files project allow svg files UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1

Fixed in: 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy allow-svg-files || rpm -q allow-svg-files || allow-svg-files --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade allow-svg-files

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade allow-svg-files

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-2022-1939?

allow svg files: upgrade to 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1939 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1939 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-2022-1939 affect?

CVE-2022-1939 affects allow svg files. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Allow svg files WordPress plugin before 1.1 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to upload PHP files even when they are not allowed to

How urgent is CVE-2022-1939?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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