CVE-2024-48044

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 8.8 EPSS 0.39%
Updated Apr 01, 2026
Shortpixel
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.8 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 5.6.4
Fixed In 5.6.4
Type CWE-862 (Missing Authorization)
Vendor Shortpixel
Public PoC No

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.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Shortpixel Image_Optimizer
cpe:2.3:a:shortpixel:image_optimizer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
5.6.4

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