8.8
CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Fri Nov 01 2024(Updated: )

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.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ShortPixel Image Optimizer<5.6.4

Remedy

Update to 5.6.4 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-48044?

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

  • 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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