CVE-2026-73343
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Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in WP Compress

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in WP Compress < 7.20.01 versions.

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Published
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-08-18
AI Q&A
2026-08-18
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-73343
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60774

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_compress wp_compress to 7.20.01 (inc)
wp_compress wp_compress to 7.20.01 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-73343 is an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in the WP Compress plugin for WordPress, affecting versions prior to 7.20.01. An attacker can exploit this flaw without authentication to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially gaining full control of the website.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WP Compress plugin version is below 7.20.01. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in /wp-content/plugins/wp-compress/ for version details.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to take complete control of your WordPress site, install backdoors, steal data, or use the site for malicious activities like spreading malware. It is highly likely to be exploited in mass campaigns targeting thousands of websites.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Compress plugin to version 7.20.01 or later immediately. Alternatively, apply the temporary mitigation rule provided by Patchstack or enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.

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