CVE-2025-12015: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in sanderkah Convert WebP & AVIF | Quicq | Best image optimizer and compression plugin | Improve your Google Pagespeed
The Convert WebP & AVIF | Quicq | Best image optimizer and compression plugin | Improve your Google Pagespeed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_wpqai_disconnect_quicq_afosto' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to disconnect Afosto
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12015 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Convert WebP & AVIF | Quicq WordPress plugin. The issue exists because the AJAX endpoint 'wp_ajax_wpqai_disconnect_quicq_afosto' lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber and above) to perform unauthorized actions, specifically disconnecting Afosto integration. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 2.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium impact primarily on integrity. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to disconnect Afosto integration via the vulnerable AJAX endpoint without proper authorization. This results in unauthorized modification of plugin data or configuration, impacting the integrity of the affected system. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known active exploitation has been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes related to Afosto disconnection. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates closely for any released patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-12015: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in sanderkah Convert WebP & AVIF | Quicq | Best image optimizer and compression plugin | Improve your Google Pagespeed
Description
The Convert WebP & AVIF | Quicq | Best image optimizer and compression plugin | Improve your Google Pagespeed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_wpqai_disconnect_quicq_afosto' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to disconnect Afosto
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12015 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Convert WebP & AVIF | Quicq WordPress plugin. The issue exists because the AJAX endpoint 'wp_ajax_wpqai_disconnect_quicq_afosto' lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber and above) to perform unauthorized actions, specifically disconnecting Afosto integration. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 2.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium impact primarily on integrity. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to disconnect Afosto integration via the vulnerable AJAX endpoint without proper authorization. This results in unauthorized modification of plugin data or configuration, impacting the integrity of the affected system. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known active exploitation has been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes related to Afosto disconnection. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates closely for any released patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-21T13:43:07.658Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 691599b6f47b1f1c8b520c66
Added to database: 11/13/2025, 8:41:26 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:55:36 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:04:58 AM
Views: 116
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