CVE-2023-7089: The Easy SVG Allow WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files, which could allow users

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7089?

easy svg support: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7089 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7089 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-2023-7089 affect?

CVE-2023-7089 affects easy svg support. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Easy SVG Allow WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7089?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7089 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting easy svg support. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Easy SVG Allow WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitize 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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: benjaminzekavica

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-29 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

benjaminzekavica easy svg support UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-svg-support || rpm -q easy-svg-support || easy-svg-support --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easy-svg-support

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easy-svg-support

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-2023-7089?

easy svg support: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7089 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7089 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-2023-7089 affect?

CVE-2023-7089 affects easy svg support. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Easy SVG Allow WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitize 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-2023-7089?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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