CVE-2022-2450

Name: CVE-2022-2450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-14T15:15:19.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2450 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin WordPress plugin before 0.4.4 lacks authorization in various AJAX actions, allowing any logged-in users, such as subscribers to call them.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% 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 lacks authorization in various AJAX actions, allowing any logged-in users, such as subscribers to call them.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Resmush.It	Resmush.It Image Optimizer	< 0.4.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1b3ff124-f973-4584-a7d7-26cc404bfe2bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1b3ff124-f973-4584-a7d7-26cc404bfe2bExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2450?

How severe is CVE-2022-2450?

CVE-2022-2450 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2450?

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-2022-2450?

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Source: NVD / NIST