The Autoptimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 via the 'ao_ccss_export_callback' and 'ao_ccss_import_callback' functions. The settings.json file is not deleted in the import/export callbacks, which could lead to the settings options being leaked. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data about the plugin's settings.
CVE-2022-4057 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Sensitive Information Exposure issue affecting the Plugin Autoptimize. It affects Versions up to 3.0.4 and is fixed in 3.1.0.
CVE-2022-4057 is tracked for the Plugin Autoptimize as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 3.0.4. Update Autoptimize to 3.1.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
autoptimize
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2022-4057 |
| Patched Versions |
3.1.0
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 3.0.4
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
Autoptimize <= 2.7.7 - Arbitrary File Upload (and Remote Code Execution) via Import Settings
Autoptimize <= 2.7.7 - Race Condition leading to Remote Code Execution
Autoptimize <= 2.7.6 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Autoptimize <= 3.1.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Lazy-loaded Image Attributes
Autoptimize <= 3.1.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'ao_post_preload' Meta Value
Autoptimize <= 3.1.13 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Autoptimize <= 3.1.0 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Critical CSS Settings
Autoptimize <= 2.8.3 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting
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