CVE-2024-48044

Name: CVE-2024-48044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-01T15:15:56.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-48044 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through <= 5.6.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through <= 5.6.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Shortpixel	Image Optimizer	< 5.6.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/shortpixel-image-optimiser/vulnerability/wordpress-shortpixel-image-optimizer-plugin-5-6-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48044?

How severe is CVE-2024-48044?

CVE-2024-48044 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48044?

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Source: NVD / NIST