CVE-2024-48044: WordPress ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin <= 5.6.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2024
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through <= 5.6.3.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ShortPixel Image Optimizer Wordpress<5.6.4

Remediation

Information

Update to 5.6.4 or a higher version.

Event History

Nov 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48044?

CVE-2024-48044 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to missing authorization in ShortPixel Image Optimizer.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-48044?

To fix CVE-2024-48044, update the ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin to version 5.6.4 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-48044?

CVE-2024-48044 affects all versions of ShortPixel Image Optimizer from n/a through 5.6.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-48044?

CVE-2024-48044 is a missing authorization vulnerability that enables exploitation of incorrectly configured access control.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2024-48044?

Users of the ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress versions 5.6.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-48044.

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