Multiple vulnerabilities in ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin for WordPress

Published: 2024-08-27

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-6631 CVE-2024-8120
CWE-ID	CWE-285 CWE-352
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	ImageRecycle pdf & image compression Web applications / Modules and components for CMS
Vendor	ImageRecycle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU96567

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6631

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions. A remote user can perform unauthorized actions, such as updating plugin settings.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ImageRecycle pdf & image compression: 3.1.0 - 3.1.14

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f330bf36-0a39-40d6-a075-c87fdb9dc2da?source=cve
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3119956/imagerecycle-pdf-image-compression/tags/3.1.15/class/class-image-otimizer.php

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Cross-site request forgery

EUVDB-ID: #VU96568

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8120

CWE-ID: CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)