How severe is CVE-2022-29417?

CVE-2022-29417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29417?

CVE-2022-29417 affects Shortpixel Shortpixel Adaptive Images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29417?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-29417 published?

CVE-2022-29417 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29417

CVE-2022-29417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Shortpixel Shortpixel Adaptive Images with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Shortpixel Shortpixel Adaptive Images
Published: 2022-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Plugin Settings Update vulnerability in ShortPixel's ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin <= 3.3.1 at WordPress allows an attacker with a low user role like a subscriber or higher to change the plugin settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29417?: Plugin Settings Update vulnerability in ShortPixel's ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin <= 3.3.1 at WordPress allows an attacker with a low user role like a subscriber or higher to change the plugin settings.
How severe is CVE-2022-29417?: CVE-2022-29417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29417?: CVE-2022-29417 affects Shortpixel Shortpixel Adaptive Images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29417?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29417 published?: CVE-2022-29417 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shortpixel:shortpixel_adaptive_images:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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