Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress site using SVG Support before 2.5 may let an Author-level user store JavaScript through an SVG supplied by URL. If another user views affected content, browser-side code could run in that user's session. This is moderate because it needs a logged-in contributor and user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term patching item for WordPress properties with multiple content authors. Prioritize externally facing sites and sites with untrusted contributors.
Technical view
CVE-2022-1755 is CWE-79 stored cross-site scripting in the SVG Support WordPress plugin. The issue involves improper handling of SVG added via URL. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4, with low-privileged access required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running SVG Support versions before 2.5 where Author-level or higher users can create content or add SVG by URL.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Abuse would require a low-privileged authenticated user and a victim viewing affected stored content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and WPScan reference. The provided data identifies the vulnerable behavior and version boundary, but does not include exploit telemetry or detailed vendor remediation notes.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade SVG Support to version 2.5 or later, following vendor or WPScan guidance.
- Restrict Author-level access to trusted users until affected sites are updated.
- Review whether SVG-by-URL workflows are required on production sites.
- Remove or sanitize suspicious SVG URL content created by non-admin users.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites using the SVG Support plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are not earlier than 2.5.
- Review users with Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Check recent posts or media entries involving SVG URLs from lower-privileged users.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/62b2548e-6b59-48b8-b1c2-9bd47e634982CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.