CVE-2022-24278

Name: CVE-2022-24278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-10T20:15:07.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24278 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The package convert-svg-core before 0.6.4 are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to improper sanitization of SVG tags. Exploiting this vulnerability is possible by using a specially crafted SVG file.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The package convert-svg-core before 0.6.4 are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to improper sanitization of SVG tags. Exploiting this vulnerability is possible by using a specially crafted SVG file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.02%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Convert-Svg Project	Convert-Svg	< 0.6.4

References

https://github.com/neocotic/convert-svg/commit/2bbc498c5029238637206661dbac9e44d37d17c5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/neocotic/convert-svg/issues/86Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/neocotic/convert-svg/pull/87Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CONVERTSVGCORE-2859830Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/neocotic/convert-svg/commit/2bbc498c5029238637206661dbac9e44d37d17c5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/neocotic/convert-svg/issues/86Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/neocotic/convert-svg/pull/87Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-CONVERTSVGCORE-2859830Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24278?

How severe is CVE-2022-24278?

CVE-2022-24278 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24278?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST