CVE-2022-2450 reSmush.it Image Optimizer < 0.4.4 - Subscriber+ AJAX Calls
The reSmush.it WordPress plugin lacks authorization checks on AJAX actions, allowing any logged-in user to perform privileged operations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-2450?
CVE-2022-2450 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin, published on 14 Nov 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2450?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Resmush.it Resmush.it Image Optimizer.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2450?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2450 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-2450 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2450 exists.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-93hf-hv49-rhh9.