Missing Authorization in Easy Replace Image Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-1298

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Easy Replace Image
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-1298?

The Easy Replace Image plugin for WordPress suffers from a Missing Authorization vulnerability due to inadequate capability checks in the image_replacement_from_url function linked to the eri_from_url AJAX action. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access and higher to replace existing image attachments on the website with external images, posing risks of site defacement, phishing attacks, and content manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

Easy Replace Image 0 <= 3.5.2

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/easy-replace-i...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/easy-replace-i...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
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

Nabil Irawan
.