CVE-2022-2299: The Allow SVG Files WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files, which could allow users

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-2299 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) 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 through 1.1 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-25
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

2022-07-25 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

allow svg files project allow svg files DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison allow-svg-files sudo apt install allow-svg-files=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold allow-svg-files

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list allow-svg-files sudo dnf downgrade allow-svg-files-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add allow-svg-files

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2299?

allow svg files: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2299 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2299 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-2022-2299 affect?

CVE-2022-2299 affects allow svg files. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Allow SVG Files WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads

How urgent is CVE-2022-2299?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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