Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-34808

JCH Optimize <= 4.2.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Directory Traversal

The JCH Optimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to access directory information on the Optimize Image page.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-34808 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin JCH Optimize. It affects Versions up to 4.2.0 and is fixed in 4.2.1.

Published
May 13, 2024
Last Updated
May 20, 2024
Slug
jch-optimize
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.2.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-34808 is tracked for the Plugin JCH Optimize as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 4.2.0. Update JCH Optimize to 4.2.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
4.2.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.2.0
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-34808
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
jch-optimize View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-34808
Patched Versions
4.2.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.2.0
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