CVE-2025-68861 HIGH

CVE-2025-68861: WordPress Plugin Optimizer plugin <= 1.3.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Pluginoptimizer
Product Plugin Optimizer
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 29, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in pluginoptimizer Plugin Optimizer plugin-optimizer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Plugin Optimizer: from n/a through <= 1.3.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Plugin Optimizer versions up to 1.3.7 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify site settings and cause service disruptions. An attacker with low-level access can alter plugin configurations or disable critical functionality without proper permission validation. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special privileges.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings and disable functionality, causing site downtime or malfunction.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any authenticated user can disrupt your site by changing plugin settings or disabling critical features.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 29, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated