Missing Authorization Vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress Image Optimizer
CVE-2026-25370

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Compress
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-25370?

A significant missing authorization vulnerability exists in the AresIT WP Compress Image Optimizer plugin. This issue is attributed to incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially allowing unauthorized users to exploit the system. The vulnerability impacts all versions up to and including 6.60.28, posing a risk to data integrity and user privacy.

Affected Version(s)

WP Compress 0 <= 6.60.28

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-compr...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Nguyen Ba Khanh | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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