CVE-2026-73343: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in AresIT WP Compress
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in WP Compress < 7.20.01 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in WP Compress versions before 7.20.01 is classified as CWE-94, improper control of generation of code, which enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 10.0, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or remediation guidance. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed and considered critical.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, modification, or service disruption.
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 service and monitor for suspicious activity related to WP Compress.
CVE-2026-73343: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in AresIT WP Compress
Description
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in WP Compress < 7.20.01 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WP Compress versions before 7.20.01 is classified as CWE-94, improper control of generation of code, which enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 10.0, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not yet provided an official fix or remediation guidance. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed and considered critical.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, modification, or service disruption.
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 service and monitor for suspicious activity related to WP Compress.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-12T10:51:08.683Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a846a4bc6e8be033250a6ae
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 14:20:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 14:52:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 23:26:05 UTC
Views: 4
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