CVE-2024-5945: The WP SVG Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘type’ parameter i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5945?

wp svg images: upgrade to 4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5945 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5945 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-2024-5945 affect?

CVE-2024-5945 affects wp svg images. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WP SVG Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘type’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attacker

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5945?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5945 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting wp svg images. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP SVG Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘type’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, who have permissions to upload sanitized files, to bypass SVG sanitization and inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: kubiq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-21 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kubiq wp svg images UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.3

Fixed in: 4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-svg-images || rpm -q wp-svg-images || wp-svg-images --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-svg-images

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-svg-images

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-2024-5945?

wp svg images: upgrade to 4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5945 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5945 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-2024-5945 affect?

CVE-2024-5945 affects wp svg images. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WP SVG Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘type’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attacker

How urgent is CVE-2024-5945?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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