CVE-2022-2448

Name: CVE-2022-2448
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-10T21:15:10.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2448 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The reSmush.it WordPress plugin before 0.4.6 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The reSmush.it WordPress plugin before 0.4.6 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Resmush.It	Resmush.It Image Optimizer	< 0.4.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a4599942-2878-4da4-b55d-077775323b61Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a4599942-2878-4da4-b55d-077775323b61Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2448?

How severe is CVE-2022-2448?

CVE-2022-2448 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2448?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-2448?

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Source: NVD / NIST