CVE-2023-5458

Name: CVE-2023-5458
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-31T14:15:12.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5458 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The CITS Support svg, webp Media and TTF,OTF File Upload WordPress plugin before 3.0 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CITS Support svg, webp Media and TTF,OTF File Upload WordPress plugin before 3.0 does not sanitise uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ashik	Cits Support Svg\, Webp Media And Ttf\,Otf File Upload	< 3.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/47d15f1c-b9ca-494d-be8f-63c30e92f9b8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/47d15f1c-b9ca-494d-be8f-63c30e92f9b8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5458?

How severe is CVE-2023-5458?

CVE-2023-5458 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5458?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-5458?

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Source: NVD / NIST