CVE-2026-1298
Missing Authorization in Easy Replace Image Plugin Allows Image Replacement
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| easy_replace_image | plugin | to 3.5.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Easy Replace Image plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability due to missing authorization checks in the function that handles image replacement from URLs. This allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to replace any image attachments on the site with images from external URLs without proper permission checks.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access to replace images on the site with arbitrary external images, potentially leading to site defacement, phishing attacks, or manipulation of site content.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Easy Replace Image plugin to a version later than 3.5.2 where the missing authorization checks are fixed. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only, and monitor for unauthorized image replacements. If an update is not available, consider disabling the plugin or the 'eri_from_url' AJAX action to prevent exploitation.