Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2016-20010

EWWW Image Optimizer <= 2.8.4 - Remote Code Execution

EWWW Image Optimizer before 2.8.5 allows remote command execution because it relies on a protection mechanism involving boolval, which is unavailable before PHP 5.5. Version 2.8.4 provides a partial fix.

Quick Answer

CVE-2016-20010 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.6 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin EWWW Image Optimizer. It affects Versions up to 2.8.4 and is fixed in 2.8.5.

Published
Jun 08, 2016
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
ewww-image-optimizer
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.8.5, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2016-20010 is tracked for the Plugin EWWW Image Optimizer as critical severity with CVSS 9.6. The affected range is Versions up to 2.8.4. Update EWWW Image Optimizer to 2.8.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
2.8.5
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.8.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2016-20010
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
ewww-image-optimizer View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2016-20010
Patched Versions
2.8.5
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.8.4
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