What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6541?

CVE-2023-6541 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Which versions of Allow Svg are affected by CVE-2023-6541?

Organizations using Allow SVG WordPress should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2023-6541, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.1.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-6541?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-6541. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-6541?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.

Allow Svg CVE-2023-6541

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2025-05-15 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Allow Svg

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:42 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 11, 2025 - 19:22 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 15, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. 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. Affected products include: Wphelpline Allow Svg. Version information: before 1.2.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.