ShortPixel Image Optimizer <= 4.22.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
| CVSS | 6.1 (Medium) |
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| Publicly Published | June 2, 2022 |
| Last Updated | January 2, 2023 |
| Researcher |
WPScanTeam
- WPScan
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Description
The ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg & remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in versions up to, and including, 4.22.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Vulnerability Details for ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF
| Software Type | Plugin |
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| Software Slug | shortpixel-image-optimiser (view on wordpress.org) |
| Patched? | Yes |
| Remediation | Update to version 4.22.10, or a newer patched version |
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