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
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (41.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 41st percentile — 41.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Resmush.it Image Optimizer
- Resmush.it : The Only Free Image Optimizer & Compress Plugin — versions 0.4.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- wpscan.com/vulnerability/1b3ff124-f973-4584-a7d7-26cc404bfe2b (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.