Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) <= 3.4 - Author+ Stored XSS via SVG
Priority MEDIUM 58CWE-79Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
The Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) WordPress plugin through 3.4 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 it matters now
Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00371 31st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA and NVD
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) | up to 3.4 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) VendorUnknown Affected up to 3.4 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:sterlinghamilton:scalable_vector_graphics_\(svg\):*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | up to 3.4 | Vulnerable | Sterlinghamilton |
- cpe:2.3:a:sterlinghamilton:scalable_vector_graphics_\(svg\):*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* Versions up to 3.4 Vulnerable ·Sterlinghamilton
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-7085
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xv7q-36g9-3jc5
References
Sources
- CVE-2023-7085 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-7085 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-xv7q-36g9-3jc5 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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