CVE-2026-97246: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer
Subscriber PHP Object Injection in ShortPixel Image Optimizer <= 6.5.5 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-97246) affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer versions <= 6.5.5 and is classified as CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data. It allows PHP Object Injection, which can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting a network attack vector with high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and scope change. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or vendor-provided patch information.
Potential Impact
An attacker with network access and low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious PHP objects, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information and modification of data integrity within the affected application. There is no evidence of availability impact or active exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit network exposure of the affected application and restrict privileges where possible.
CVE-2026-97246: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer
Description
Subscriber PHP Object Injection in ShortPixel Image Optimizer <= 6.5.5 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.9medium
Affected software
ShortPixel
ShortPixel Image Optimizer
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-97246) affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer versions <= 6.5.5 and is classified as CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data. It allows PHP Object Injection, which can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting a network attack vector with high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and scope change. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or vendor-provided patch information.
Potential Impact
An attacker with network access and low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious PHP objects, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information and modification of data integrity within the affected application. There is no evidence of availability impact or active exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit network exposure of the affected application and restrict privileges where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T10:23:10.130Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd08ce2a4e24523d0695de
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 13:04:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 13:11:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 05:03:08 UTC
Views: 14
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