How severe is CVE-2022-0863?

CVE-2022-0863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0863?

CVE-2022-0863 affects Wp Svg Icons Project Wp Svg Icons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0863?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-0863 published?

CVE-2022-0863 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0863

CVE-2022-0863 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp Svg Icons Project Wp Svg Icons with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Wp Svg Icons Project Wp Svg Icons
Published: 2022-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP SVG Icons WordPress plugin through 3.2.3 does not properly validate uploaded custom icon packs, allowing an high privileged user like an admin to upload a zip file containing malicious php code, leading to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0863?: The WP SVG Icons WordPress plugin through 3.2.3 does not properly validate uploaded custom icon packs, allowing an high privileged user like an admin to upload a zip file containing malicious php code, leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-0863?: CVE-2022-0863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0863?: CVE-2022-0863 affects Wp Svg Icons Project Wp Svg Icons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0863?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0863 published?: CVE-2022-0863 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a30212a0-c910-4657-aee1-4a2d72c77983

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp_svg_icons_project:wp_svg_icons:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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