PT-2022-13568 · WordPress · Image Optimization & Lazy Load By Optimole

Mika · Published 2022-04-11 · Updated 2022-04-15 · CVE-2022-0969

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.8

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.3.2

Description The issue allows high privilege users, such as admins, to perform Cross-Site scripting attacks due to the lack of sanitization and escaping in the "Lazyload background images for selectors" settings, even when the unfiltered html capability is disallowed.

Recommendations For versions prior to 3.3.2, update to version 3.3.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the "Lazyload background images for selectors" settings to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-0969

Affected Products

Image Optimization & Lazy Load By Optimole

References · 6

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59a7a441-7384-4006-89b4-15345f70fabf · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0969 · Security Note
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2695242 · Patch
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-0969 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/40476 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/28712 · Telegram Post