CVE-2024-48044

WordPress ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin <= 5.6.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel – Convert WebP/AVIF & Optimize Images ShortPixel Image Optimizer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through 5.6.3.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 5.6.4 or a higher version.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: ShortPixel – Convert WebP/AVIF & Optimize Images ShortPixel Image Optimizer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shortpixel-image-optimiser/wordpress-shortpixel-image-optimizer-plugin-5-6-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48044?
CVE-2024-48044 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-48044?
To fix CVE-2024-48044: Update to 5.6.4 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2024-48044 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-48044 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-2024-48044?
CVE-2024-48044 affects ShortPixel – Convert WebP/AVIF & Optimize Images ShortPixel Image Optimizer.
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