CVE-2026-25387 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-25387: WordPress Image Optimizer by Elementor plugin <= 1.7.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Elementor
Product Image Optimizer by Elementor
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published February 19, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Elementor Image Optimizer by Elementor image-optimization allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Image Optimizer by Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.7.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Image Optimizer by Elementor versions 1.7.1 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to degrade site availability. An attacker with low-level access can trigger resource-intensive operations that impact performance. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special privileges. Update to a version newer than 1.7.1 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trigger resource-intensive operations that degrade site performance or availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can cause denial-of-service conditions affecting site performance.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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