CVE-2025-30853: Missing Authorization in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images shortpixel-adaptive-images allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShortPixel Adaptive Images: from n/a through <= 3.10.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30853 affects ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin versions up to 3.10.0. It is caused by missing authorization checks, allowing users with some privileges to bypass intended access controls. This can lead to unauthorized modification or disruption of the plugin's functionality. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. The impact affects integrity and availability but not confidentiality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions that compromise the integrity and availability of the affected system or plugin functionality. Confidential data disclosure is not impacted. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and restrict user privileges to minimize exposure to this vulnerability. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-30853: Missing Authorization in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Adaptive Images shortpixel-adaptive-images allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShortPixel Adaptive Images: from n/a through <= 3.10.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30853 affects ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin versions up to 3.10.0. It is caused by missing authorization checks, allowing users with some privileges to bypass intended access controls. This can lead to unauthorized modification or disruption of the plugin's functionality. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. The impact affects integrity and availability but not confidentiality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions that compromise the integrity and availability of the affected system or plugin functionality. Confidential data disclosure is not impacted. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and restrict user privileges to minimize exposure to this vulnerability. Monitor vendor communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-26T09:21:01.287Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7329e6bfc5ba1def0b29
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:34:01 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 11:14:57 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 12:36:17 PM
Views: 30
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