CVE-2023-6541

Name: CVE-2023-6541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-15T20:15:29.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6541 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Allow SVG WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not sanitize 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 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Allow SVG WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not sanitize 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

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wphelpline	Allow Svg	< 1.2.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bbe866b8-7497-4e5c-8f59-bb8edac1dc71/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6541?

The Allow SVG WordPress plugin before 1.2.0 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files, which could allow users with a role as low as Author to upload a malicious SVG containing XSS payloads.

How severe is CVE-2023-6541?

CVE-2023-6541 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6541?

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-2023-6541?

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Source: NVD / NIST