What is the severity of CVE-2017-15079?

CVE-2017-15079 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15079?

To fix CVE-2017-15079, you should update the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin to version 2.7.6 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15079?

CVE-2017-15079 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-15079?

Users of the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin version 2.7.5 or earlier are affected by CVE-2017-15079.

Can CVE-2017-15079 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2017-15079 can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-15079

high

7.5

CWE

6/10/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2017-15079: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Oct 06 2017(Updated: )

The Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin before 2.7.6 for WordPress allows directory traversal.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Smush Image Compression and Optimization	<=2.7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15079?
CVE-2017-15079 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15079?
To fix CVE-2017-15079, you should update the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin to version 2.7.6 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15079?
CVE-2017-15079 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-15079?
Users of the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin version 2.7.5 or earlier are affected by CVE-2017-15079.
Can CVE-2017-15079 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2017-15079 can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15079?
CVE-2017-15079 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15079?
To fix CVE-2017-15079, you should update the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin to version 2.7.6 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15079?
CVE-2017-15079 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-15079?
Users of the Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin version 2.7.5 or earlier are affected by CVE-2017-15079.
Can CVE-2017-15079 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2017-15079 can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.