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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through <= 5.6.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ShortPixel Image Optimizer versions up to 5.6.3 contain a SQL injection vulnerability accessible to high-privilege users. An attacker with admin or editor access can craft malicious input to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially reading sensitive database information. The vulnerability requires high-level site privileges to exploit but can affect the entire database scope.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data from the site's database by injecting SQL commands through the plugin.
Potential impact on your site
A compromised admin or editor account can expose your entire database, including user credentials and private content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level site privileges (admin or editor role) and network access to the site.
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