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Image Optimizer CVE-2024-48044

MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2024-11-01 audit@patchstack.com
WordPress Authentication Bypass Image Optimizer Wordpress Plugin Shortpixel
5.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.4 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Severity Changed
Apr 23, 2026 - 15:22 NVD
HIGH MEDIUM
CVSS changed
Apr 23, 2026 - 15:22 NVD
8.8 (HIGH) 5.4 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Nov 01, 2024 - 15:15 nvd
HIGH 8.8
CVE Published
Nov 01, 2024 - 15:15 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through <= 5.6.3.

AnalysisAI

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6.3. Affected products include: Shortpixel Image Optimizer.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.

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