CVE-2023-0619

Description

The Kraken.io Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.6.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to reset image optimizations.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.05%

Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: karim79 Kraken.io Image Optimizer

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f94eabc5-6e3b-46df-9e36-d7d0fad833de	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kraken-image-optimizer/tags/2.6.6/kraken.php#L705	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0619?: CVE-2023-0619 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0619?: To fix CVE-2023-0619, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0619 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0619 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0619?: CVE-2023-0619 affects karim79 Kraken.io Image Optimizer.

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