Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Smush Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-19223

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 August 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-19223?

The Smush plugin for WordPress, prior to version 4.3.2, is susceptible to a security flaw that enables an administrator of any individual site within a multisite network to execute arbitrary code across the entire network. This flaw arises from insufficient restrictions placed on network-wide settings, posing significant risks to the integrity and security of affected sites.

Affected Version(s)

Smush 3.22.1 < 4.3.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jakub Herman
WPScan
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