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ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF, 1217d5288b3a270b031fd617b0546a2bd1a6c927

Published on
Sep 14, 2023
Research Description
ShortPixel Image Optimizer &#8211; Optimize Images, Convert WebP &amp; AVIF [shortpixel-image-optimiser] < 5.4.2 ShortPixel Image Optimizer <= 5.4.1 - Authenticated(Editor+) PHP Object Injection The ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.4.1 via deserialization of untrusted input in post content. This allows authenticated attackers with editor capabilities or above to inject a PHP Object. No POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
Affected versions
max 5.4.2.
Status
vulnerable