CVE-2026-25370: Missing Authorization in AresIT WP Compress
Missing Authorization vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.60.28.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-25370 in AresIT WP Compress arises from missing authorization checks in the plugin's access control mechanisms. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to perform actions that should require authorization, due to incorrectly configured security levels. The affected versions include all versions up to 6.60.28. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, impacting confidentiality with limited impact and no effect on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a confidentiality loss, with no integrity or availability impact. Unauthorized remote attackers can access certain information or functionality that should be restricted. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild, and the vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting access to the plugin's functionality until a fix is available.
CVE-2026-25370: Missing Authorization in AresIT WP Compress
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.60.28.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-25370 in AresIT WP Compress arises from missing authorization checks in the plugin's access control mechanisms. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to perform actions that should require authorization, due to incorrectly configured security levels. The affected versions include all versions up to 6.60.28. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, impacting confidentiality with limited impact and no effect on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a confidentiality loss, with no integrity or availability impact. Unauthorized remote attackers can access certain information or functionality that should be restricted. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild, and the vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting access to the plugin's functionality until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-02T12:52:55.300Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6996d03b6aea4a407a4bdb3e
Added to database: 2/19/2026, 8:56:27 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 8:16:16 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 7:12:34 PM
Views: 70
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