CVE-2024-4689: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images shortpixel-adaptive-images.This issue affects ShortPixel Adaptive Images: from n/a through <= 3.8.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a CSRF issue in the ShortPixel Adaptive Images WordPress plugin (versions <= 3.8.3). An attacker could exploit this by tricking an authenticated user into submitting a crafted request that performs unintended actions without their consent. The vulnerability does not require privileges (PR:N) but requires user interaction (UI:R). The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a logged-in user to perform unintended actions on the ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin, potentially altering plugin settings or behavior. There is no indication of data confidentiality loss or service disruption. The impact is limited to integrity with a medium severity rating (CVSS 4.3). No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider limiting exposure by restricting access to authenticated users and avoiding clicking on untrusted links while logged in. Monitor the vendor's official channels for updates and apply any official fixes once released.
CVE-2024-4689: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images
Description
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images shortpixel-adaptive-images.This issue affects ShortPixel Adaptive Images: from n/a through <= 3.8.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a CSRF issue in the ShortPixel Adaptive Images WordPress plugin (versions <= 3.8.3). An attacker could exploit this by tricking an authenticated user into submitting a crafted request that performs unintended actions without their consent. The vulnerability does not require privileges (PR:N) but requires user interaction (UI:R). The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a logged-in user to perform unintended actions on the ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin, potentially altering plugin settings or behavior. There is no indication of data confidentiality loss or service disruption. The impact is limited to integrity with a medium severity rating (CVSS 4.3). No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider limiting exposure by restricting access to authenticated users and avoiding clicking on untrusted links while logged in. Monitor the vendor's official channels for updates and apply any official fixes once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-09T12:15:07.719Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74e5e6bfc5ba1df019e7
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:25 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 5:24:35 AM
Last updated: 5/17/2026, 12:45:56 AM
Views: 18
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