PatchTheCVECVE-2022-23638: svg-sanitizer is a SVG/XML sanitizer written in PHP
CVE-2022-23638 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting svg-sanitizer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
svg-sanitizer is a SVG/XML sanitizer written in PHP. A cross-site scripting vulnerability impacts all users of the `svg-sanitizer` library prior to version 0.15.0. This issue is fixed in version 0.15.0. There is currently no workaround available.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-02-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-23638?
svg-sanitizer: upgrade to 0.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-23638 being exploited?
CVE-2022-23638 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-2022-23638 affect?
CVE-2022-23638 affects svg-sanitizer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). svg-sanitizer is a SVG/XML sanitizer written in PHP. A cross-site scripting vulnerability impacts all users of the `svg-sanitizer` library prior to version 0.15.0. This issue is fixed in version 0.15.0. There is currently no workaround avai
How urgent is CVE-2022-23638?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.