CVE-2026-84757: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in AresIT WP Compress
Description
Unauthenticated Settings Change in WP Compress <= 7.21.28 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
AresIT
WP Compress
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WP Compress (<= 7.21.28) arises from missing authorization checks, enabling unauthenticated users to change plugin settings. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.2 reflects high severity due to the ease of remote exploitation (network vector, no privileges or user interaction required) and the impact on integrity and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor or authoritative sources as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify WP Compress plugin settings, which may lead to unauthorized changes affecting the plugin's behavior. This can compromise the integrity of the system configuration and potentially degrade availability. There is no direct confidentiality impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to configuration changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-02T09:57:31.410Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a99a257acd9273b49310908
Added to database: 09/03/2026, 16:37:43 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 12:57:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:21 UTC
Views: 38
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