CVE-2025-57899: Missing Authorization in AresIT WP Compress
Missing Authorization vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.50.54.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-57899 in AresIT WP Compress arises from missing authorization checks in the plugin's functionality, allowing unauthenticated users to access features that should be restricted. This issue affects all versions up to 6.50.54. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and an impact limited to availability (denial of service or disruption). No patches or vendor advisories are currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to access functionality without proper authorization, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of service availability. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin functionality where possible and monitor for updates from AresIT regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-57899: Missing Authorization in AresIT WP Compress
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.50.54.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-57899 in AresIT WP Compress arises from missing authorization checks in the plugin's functionality, allowing unauthenticated users to access features that should be restricted. This issue affects all versions up to 6.50.54. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and an impact limited to availability (denial of service or disruption). No patches or vendor advisories are currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to access functionality without proper authorization, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of service availability. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin functionality where possible and monitor for updates from AresIT regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-22T11:35:51.302Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68d197d605d26ef415250894
Added to database: 9/22/2025, 6:39:18 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:55:31 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 8:16:46 AM
Views: 194
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