How severe is CVE-2022-36285?

CVE-2022-36285 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-2022-36285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36285?

CVE-2022-36285 affects Uploading Svg, Webp And Ico Files Project Uploading Svg, Webp And Ico Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36285?

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-2022-36285 published?

CVE-2022-36285 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36285

CVE-2022-36285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uploading Svg, Webp And Ico Files Project Uploading Svg, Webp And Ico 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Uploading Svg, Webp And Ico Files Project Uploading Svg, Webp And Ico Files
Published: 2022-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36285?: Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in dmitrylitvinov Uploading SVG, WEBP and ICO files plugin <= 1.0.1 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-36285?: CVE-2022-36285 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-2022-36285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36285?: CVE-2022-36285 affects Uploading Svg, Webp And Ico Files Project Uploading Svg, Webp And Ico Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36285?: 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-2022-36285 published?: CVE-2022-36285 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:uploading_svg\,_webp_and_ico_files_project:uploading_svg\,_webp_and_ico_files:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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