CVE-2026-1298: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in iulia-cazan Easy Replace Image
The Easy Replace Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.2. This is due to missing capability checks on the `image_replacement_from_url` function that is hooked to the `eri_from_url` AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to replace arbitrary image attachments on the site with images from external URLs, potentially enabling site defacement, phishing attacks, or content manipulation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1298 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Easy Replace Image plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability exists because the `image_replacement_from_url` function, which handles the `eri_from_url` AJAX action, lacks proper capability checks. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to replace any image attachment on the site with an image from an external URL. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.5.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or above can manipulate site content by replacing images with arbitrary external images. This can enable site defacement, phishing attacks, or other content manipulation. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The impact is limited to integrity of site images.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access carefully and monitor for suspicious activity related to image replacement. Avoid granting Contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-1298: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in iulia-cazan Easy Replace Image
Description
The Easy Replace Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.2. This is due to missing capability checks on the `image_replacement_from_url` function that is hooked to the `eri_from_url` AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to replace arbitrary image attachments on the site with images from external URLs, potentially enabling site defacement, phishing attacks, or content manipulation.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1298 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Easy Replace Image plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability exists because the `image_replacement_from_url` function, which handles the `eri_from_url` AJAX action, lacks proper capability checks. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to replace any image attachment on the site with an image from an external URL. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.5.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or above can manipulate site content by replacing images with arbitrary external images. This can enable site defacement, phishing attacks, or other content manipulation. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The impact is limited to integrity of site images.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access carefully and monitor for suspicious activity related to image replacement. Avoid granting Contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T17:35:06.750Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6979a3c14623b1157c91fb8f
Added to database: 1/28/2026, 5:50:57 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:56:39 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 8:37:24 AM
Views: 138
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