CVE-2022-29430: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KubiQ's PNG to JPG plugin <= 4.0 at WordPress via Cross-Site Reque

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29430?

png to jpg: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29430 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29430 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-2022-29430 affect?

CVE-2022-29430 affects png to jpg. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KubiQ's PNG to JPG plugin <= 4.0 at WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Vulnerable parameter &jpg_quality.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29430?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2022-29430 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting png to jpg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KubiQ's PNG to JPG plugin <= 4.0 at WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Vulnerable parameter &jpg_quality.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-352
Published	2022-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: png to jpg project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-20 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

png to jpg project png to jpg UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy png-to-jpg || rpm -q png-to-jpg || png-to-jpg --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade png-to-jpg

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade png-to-jpg

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-2022-29430?

png to jpg: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29430 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29430 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-2022-29430 affect?

CVE-2022-29430 affects png to jpg. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KubiQ's PNG to JPG plugin <= 4.0 at WordPress via Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Vulnerable parameter &jpg_quality.

How urgent is CVE-2022-29430?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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