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 identified as CVE-2026-25370 involves missing authorization checks in the WP Compress plugin by AresIT, affecting the wp-compress-image-optimizer functionality. This results in an access control weakness where unauthorized users can perform actions that should require proper authorization. The issue affects all versions up to 6.60.28. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact primarily due to the integrity impact without confidentiality or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass access controls, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of data or settings within the WP Compress plugin. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor for updates from AresIT and consider restricting access to the plugin's administrative functions as a precaution.
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 identified as CVE-2026-25370 involves missing authorization checks in the WP Compress plugin by AresIT, affecting the wp-compress-image-optimizer functionality. This results in an access control weakness where unauthorized users can perform actions that should require proper authorization. The issue affects all versions up to 6.60.28. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact primarily due to the integrity impact without confidentiality or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass access controls, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of data or settings within the WP Compress plugin. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor for updates from AresIT and consider restricting access to the plugin's administrative functions as a precaution.
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: 4/3/2026, 11:50:59 AM
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 2:19:11 AM
Views: 21
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