ShortPixel Adaptive Images <= 3.8.2 - Missing Authorization in activate_ai_handler and deactivate_ai_handler

2024-04-02 00:00

Kévin Mosbahi (Mika)

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.8.3

Affected PluginShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization

Affected Version<= 3.8.2

CVSS5.3Medium

CVECVE-2024-31230

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Vulnerability Overview

The ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the activate_ai_handler and deactivate_ai_handler functions in versions up to, and including, 3.8.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to activate or deactivate the AI handler functionality.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.8.3, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-31230 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1e3110ae-5e82-4176-bf9d-6c56b13f9c27

CVSS Vector

5.3

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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