CVE-2022-2449

Name: CVE-2022-2449
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-14T15:15:19.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2449 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin WordPress plugin before 0.4.4 does not perform CSRF checks for any of its AJAX actions, allowing an attackers to trick logged in users to perform various actions on their behalf on the site.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin WordPress plugin before 0.4.4 does not perform CSRF checks for any of its AJAX actions, allowing an attackers to trick logged in users to perform various actions on their behalf on the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Resmush.It	Resmush.It Image Optimizer	< 0.4.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e42f26b-3403-4d55-99ad-2c8e2d76e537Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e42f26b-3403-4d55-99ad-2c8e2d76e537Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2449?

How severe is CVE-2022-2449?

CVE-2022-2449 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2449?

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-2022-2449?

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Source: NVD / NIST