CVE-2024-13438

4.3 · MEDIUM

Published Feb 18, 2025 speedsize CWE-352 EPSS 0.16% (6th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-13438 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting speedsize speedsize_image_\&_video_ai-optimizer. It was published on February 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The SpeedSize Image & Video AI-Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'speedsize_clear_css_cache_action' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to clear the plugins cache via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from speedsize. Update speedsize_image_\&_video_ai-optimizer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
speedsize	speedsize_image_\&_video_ai-optimizer	>= 0, < 1.5.2	Affected

References

Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3236368%40speedsize-ai-image-optimizer&new=3236368%40speedsize-ai-image-optimizer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Ref www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1404c675-49b3-48a5-8aac-826c58755b8e?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13438?

CVE-2024-13438 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting speedsize speedsize_image_\&_video_ai-optimizer. It was published on February 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-13438?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-13438?

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