CVE-2026-25370
Missing Authorization in WP Compress Plugin Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| aresit | wp_compress | to 6.60.28 (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?
This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the AresIT WP Compress plugin (wp-compress-image-optimizer). It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially bypassing restrictions that should prevent unauthorized actions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability could include unauthorized access or actions within the WP Compress plugin, which might lead to manipulation or optimization of images without proper permissions. This could compromise the integrity or availability of image resources managed by the plugin.
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