CVE-2025-67624
Missing Authorization in Optimize More! Plugin Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| arya_dhiratara | optimize_more_images | to 1.1.3 (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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2025-67624 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "Optimize More!– Images" versions up to and including 1.1.3.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control and has a CVSS severity score of 6.5, indicating a moderate level of risk.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Because the vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions, it can lead to unauthorized access or modification of website content or settings.
This can compromise the security and integrity of your website, potentially leading to data breaches, defacement, or other malicious activities.
Since no official patch is currently available, immediate mitigation measures are recommended to protect your site.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability currently has no official patch available.
Immediate mitigation can be achieved by applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack, which blocks attacks targeting this issue.
Users are advised to leverage Patchstack’s automated vulnerability mitigation services for rapid protection until an official fix is released.
Since the vulnerability requires no prior authentication, it is critical to implement these mitigation measures promptly to protect your website.