Smush Vulnerabilities
The Smush WordPress plugin has 2 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on December 10, 2018. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Smush on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on December 10, 2018.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Smush if it is updated to the latest patched release. This plugin has a history of 1 critical, potentially exploitable vulnerability. If you already use it, update immediately — or consider a safer alternative.
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Known Smush vulnerabilities
- critical
Smush – Lazy Load Images, Optimize & Compress Images <= 2.9.1 - Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <=2.9.1Disclosed December 10, 2018 - high
Smush – Lazy Load Images, Optimize & Compress Images <= 3.0.0 - Authenticated PHAR Deserialization
Affected versions: <=3.0.0Disclosed December 10, 2018
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Smush on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
Run an external scan after every update to catch outdated or vulnerable software early.
Monitor continuously
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