CVE-2023-32512 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-32512: WordPress ShortPixel Adaptive Images Plugin <= 3.7.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Shortpixel
Product ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published November 9, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization plugin <= 3.7.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ShortPixel Adaptive Images contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in versions up to 3.7.1. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without their knowledge. The vulnerability requires the admin to visit the attacker's page while authenticated to the WordPress site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unwanted actions on the site by tricking an authenticated admin into visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify plugin settings or trigger unintended actions if an admin visits a malicious link while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Site admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage; no special privileges required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 9, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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