Auth bypass in Resmush.it Image Optimizer
CVE-2022-2450
The reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin WordPress plugin before 0.4.4 lacks authorization in various AJAX actions, allowing any logged-in users, such as subscribers to call them.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.005 (39.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Resmush.it Resmush.it_image_optimizer
- Unknown Resmush.it : The Only Free Image Optimizer & Compress Plugin — versions 0.4.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2450?
- CVE-2022-2450 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Resmush.it Image Optimizer, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2022-11-14.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2450?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-2450 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.