CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-1009: Smush < 3.9.9 - Admin+ Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Mon May 30 2022(Updated: )

The Smush WordPress plugin before 3.9.9 does not sanitise and escape a configuration parameter before outputting it back in an admin page when uploading a malicious preset configuration, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. For the attack to be successful, an attacker would need an admin to upload a malicious configuration file

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Smush Image Compression and Optimization<3.9.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1009?

    CVE-2022-1009 is a vulnerability in the Smush WordPress plugin before version 3.9.9 that allows for a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-1009?

    CVE-2022-1009 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

  • Which version of the Smush WordPress plugin is affected by CVE-2022-1009?

    The Smush WordPress plugin versions up to and excluding 3.9.9 are affected by CVE-2022-1009.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-1009?

    To fix CVE-2022-1009, you should update the Smush WordPress plugin to version 3.9.9 or higher.

  • What is the CWE ID for CVE-2022-1009?

    The CWE ID for CVE-2022-1009 is 79.

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