CVE-2024-48043 WordPress ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin <= 5.6.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Attackers can perform blind SQL injection to read database data via the ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-48043?
CVE-2024-48043 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ShortPixel Image Optimizer, published on 17 Oct 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through <= 5.6.3.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48043?
How do I fix CVE-2024-48043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2024-48043 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-48043 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g487-gqfx-jgg8.