What the vulnerability does
01Description
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Exactly WWW EWWW Image Optimizer. It works only when debug.log is turned on.This issue affects EWWW Image Optimizer: from n/a through 7.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
EWWW Image Optimizer versions up to 7.2.0 expose sensitive information that can be accessed over the network without authentication. An attacker can retrieve limited confidential data by making direct requests to the plugin. The exposure is limited in scope and does not allow modification or disruption of site functionality.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information from the plugin without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Confidential data may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors; update the plugin immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 30, 2023
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated