CVE-2026-25370 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-25370: WordPress WP Compress plugin <= 6.60.28 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Aresit
Product WP Compress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published February 19, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Compress versions 6.60.28 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information through the application. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 6.60.28 to mitigate exposure of confidential data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data may be exposed to anyone on the internet without needing a password.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 19, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated