EWWW Image Optimizer <= 7.2.0 - Sensitive Information Exposure

5.3
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CVSS 5.3 (Medium)
Publicly Published September 8, 2023
Last Updated January 22, 2024

Description

The EWWW Image Optimizer for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 7.2.0 due to the plugin saving debug logs in predictable locations. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to obtain information about installation paths, file permissions and various plugin settings.

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Vulnerability Details for EWWW Image Optimizer

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug ewww-image-optimizer (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 7.2.1, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • < 7.2.1
Patched Version
  • 7.2.1

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