CVE-2022-2449: The reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin WordPress plugin before 0.4.4 does not perfor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2449?

resmush.it image optimizer: upgrade to 0.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2449 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2449 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-2449 affect?

CVE-2022-2449 affects resmush.it image optimizer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin WordPress plugin before 0.4.4 does not perform CSRF checks for any of its AJAX actions, allowing an attackers to trick logged in users to perform various actions on their beha

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2449?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-2449 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting resmush.it image optimizer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin WordPress plugin before 0.4.4 does not perform CSRF checks for any of its AJAX actions, allowing an attackers to trick logged in users to perform various actions on their behalf on the site.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: resmush.it

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

resmush.it resmush.it image optimizer UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.4.7

Fixed in: 0.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy resmush.it-image-optimizer || rpm -q resmush.it-image-optimizer || resmush.it-image-optimizer --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade resmush.it-image-optimizer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade resmush.it-image-optimizer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2449?

resmush.it image optimizer: upgrade to 0.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2449 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2449 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-2449 affect?

CVE-2022-2449 affects resmush.it image optimizer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The reSmush.it : the only free Image Optimizer & compress plugin WordPress plugin before 0.4.4 does not perform CSRF checks for any of its AJAX actions, allowing an attackers to trick logged in users to perform various actions on their beha

How urgent is CVE-2022-2449?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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