Auth bypass in Aresit Wp Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization
CVE-2024-4445
The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the several functions in versions up to, and including, 6.20.01. This makes it poss…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.003 (26.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-4445?
- CVE-2024-4445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aresit Wp Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2024-05-14.
- How severe is CVE-2024-4445?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-4445 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.