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

Published May 30, 2022
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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

Affected Software

1 affected component
wpmudev Smush Image Compression And Optimization Wordpress<3.9.9

Event History

May 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-1009?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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

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

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