Missing Authorization Flaw in Plugin Optimizer by WordPress
CVE-2025-68861

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Plugin Optimizer
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-68861?

A significant security issue has been identified in the Plugin Optimizer for WordPress, where a missing authorization vulnerability allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. This flaw affects versions of the Plugin Optimizer, leaving installations open to unauthorized data access and manipulation. Website owners using affected versions should take immediate action to secure their sites by updating to safe versions and reviewing their access control settings.

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Affected Version(s)

Plugin Optimizer <= 1.3.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/plugin-o...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Legion Hunter | Patchstack Bug Bounty program
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