CVE-2022-1009
CVE-2022-1009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpmudev Smush Image Compression And Optimization with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Wpmudev Smush Image Compression And Optimization
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Smush WordPress plugin before 3.9.9 does not sanitise and escape a configuration parameter before outputting it back in an admin page when uploading a malicious preset configuration, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. For the attack to be successful, an attacker would need an admin to upload a malicious configuration file
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1009?
- The Smush WordPress plugin before 3.9.9 does not sanitise and escape a configuration parameter before outputting it back in an admin page when uploading a malicious preset configuration, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. For the attack to be successful, an attacker would need an admin to upload a malicious configuration file
- How severe is CVE-2022-1009?
- CVE-2022-1009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-1009 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1009?
- CVE-2022-1009 affects Wpmudev Smush Image Compression And Optimization. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1009?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-1009 published?
- CVE-2022-1009 was published on 2022-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpmudev:smush_image_compression_and_optimization:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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