CVE-2024-13438: The SpeedSize Image & Video AI-Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13438?

speedsize image \& video ai-optimizer: upgrade to 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13438 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13438 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-2024-13438 affect?

CVE-2024-13438 affects speedsize image \& video ai-optimizer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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_ac

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13438?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13438 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting speedsize image \& video ai-optimizer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 l

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2025-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: speedsize

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-18 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

speedsize speedsize image \& video ai-optimizer UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.2

Fixed in: 1.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy speedsize-image--video-ai-optimizer || rpm -q speedsize-image--video-ai-optimizer || speedsize-image--video-ai-optimizer --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade speedsize-image--video-ai-optimizer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade speedsize-image--video-ai-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-2024-13438?

speedsize image \& video ai-optimizer: upgrade to 1.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13438 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13438 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-2024-13438 affect?

CVE-2024-13438 affects speedsize image \& video ai-optimizer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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_ac

How urgent is CVE-2024-13438?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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