EWWW Image Optimizer <= 7.2.0 - Sensitive Information Exposure

2023-09-08 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 7.2.1

Affected PluginEWWW Image Optimizer

Affected Version< 7.2.1

CVSS5.3Medium

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The EWWW Image Optimizer for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 7.2.0 due to the plugin saving debug logs in predictable locations. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to obtain information about installation paths, file permissions and various plugin settings.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 7.2.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7d08bfd-9861-4e21-a696-25b00233ad94

CVSS Vector

5.3

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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