How severe is CVE-2022-1939?

CVE-2022-1939 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-2022-1939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1939?

CVE-2022-1939 affects Allow Svg Files Project Allow Svg Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1939?

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-2022-1939 published?

CVE-2022-1939 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1939

CVE-2022-1939 is a high-severity vulnerability in Allow Svg Files Project Allow Svg Files with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Allow Svg Files Project Allow Svg Files
Published: 2022-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Allow svg files WordPress plugin before 1.1 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to upload PHP files even when they are not allowed to

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1939?: The Allow svg files WordPress plugin before 1.1 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to upload PHP files even when they are not allowed to
How severe is CVE-2022-1939?: CVE-2022-1939 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-2022-1939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1939?: CVE-2022-1939 affects Allow Svg Files Project Allow Svg Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1939?: 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-2022-1939 published?: CVE-2022-1939 was published on 2022-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4d7b62e1-558b-4504-a6e2-78246a8b554f

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:allow_svg_files_project:allow_svg_files:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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