CVE-2022-36285 WordPress Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files plugin <= 1.0.1 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-36285?

CVE-2022-36285 is a high-severity vulnerability in dmitrylitvinov Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files (WordPress plugin), published on 23 Aug 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2022-36285 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36285 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-36285?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36285 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.2 Published 23 Aug 2022 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Authenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files plugin, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-36285?

CVE-2022-36285 is a high-severity vulnerability in dmitrylitvinov Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files (WordPress plugin), published on 23 Aug 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in dmitrylitvinov Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files plugin <= 1.0.1 at WordPress.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36285?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Uploading Svg\, Webp and Ico Files Project Uploading Svg\, Webp and Ico Files.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36285?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36285 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-36285 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36285 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m4f7-3v98-hpxx.