CVE-2024-1934: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in aresit WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization
The WP Compress – Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wps_local_compress::__construct' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.11.10. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the CDN region and set a malicious URL to deliver images.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Compress plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the constructor function 'wps_local_compress::__construct'. This lack of authorization verification enables unauthenticated users to alter critical plugin configuration parameters, such as the CDN region and image delivery URL. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify plugin settings to redirect image delivery to a malicious URL, potentially enabling content manipulation or delivery of malicious content through the plugin's image optimization features. This compromises the integrity of the website's content delivery without requiring authentication, but does not directly impact confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to WordPress administrative functions and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings. Avoid using affected versions of the WP Compress plugin if possible.
CVE-2024-1934: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in aresit WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization
Description
The WP Compress – Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wps_local_compress::__construct' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.11.10. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the CDN region and set a malicious URL to deliver images.
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Technical Analysis
The WP Compress plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the constructor function 'wps_local_compress::__construct'. This lack of authorization verification enables unauthenticated users to alter critical plugin configuration parameters, such as the CDN region and image delivery URL. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify plugin settings to redirect image delivery to a malicious URL, potentially enabling content manipulation or delivery of malicious content through the plugin's image optimization features. This compromises the integrity of the website's content delivery without requiring authentication, but does not directly impact confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to WordPress administrative functions and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings. Avoid using affected versions of the WP Compress plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-27T14:45:32.054Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d44b7ef31ef0b56f881
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:36 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:50:35 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:11:27 PM
Views: 13
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