Image Optimizer
CVE-2024-48044
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.24%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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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.
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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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.
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Severity by source
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
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4DescriptionCVE.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.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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