CVE-2024-10855: sirv vulnerability

What is known

The Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to a denial of service due to insufficient validation on the filename parameter of the sirv_upload_file_by_chunks() function and lack of in all versions up to, and including, 7.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary option values on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to delete an option that would create an error on the site and deny service to legitimate users.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-10855, a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.1) affecting sirv, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether sirv is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

Sources

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