What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29417?

CVE-2022-29417 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Shortpixel Adaptive Images CVE-2022-29417

MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2022-04-25 audit@patchstack.com

Authentication Bypass WordPress Shortpixel Adaptive Images

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 25, 2022 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

Plugin Settings Update vulnerability in ShortPixel's ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin <= 3.3.1 at WordPress allows an attacker with a low user role like a subscriber or higher to change the plugin. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Plugin Settings Update vulnerability in ShortPixel's ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin <= 3.3.1 at WordPress allows an attacker with a low user role like a subscriber or higher to change the plugin settings. Affected products include: Shortpixel Shortpixel Adaptive Images.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.