Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU62653

Improper access control in ShortPixel Adaptive Images - CVE-2022-29417

Published: April 27, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62653

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29417

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and change the plugin's settings.

Affected software

ShortPixel Adaptive Images

How to mitigate CVE-2022-29417

Install updates from vendor's website.

ShortPixel Adaptive Images - update to 3.4.0

External References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortpixel-adaptive-images/#developers
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shortpixel-adaptive-images/wordpress-shortpixel-adaptive-images-plugin-3-3-1-subscriber-plugin-settings-update-vulnerability

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