Auth bypass in Squeeze

CVE-2026-110029

The Squeeze WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not perform a capability check on one of its AJAX actions, allowing authenticated users with a role as low as Subscriber to revert any attachment to its backup copy and to permanently delete that backup and the plugin's generated WebP derivatives, regardless of ownership.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

  • Squeeze

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-110029?
CVE-2026-110029 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squeeze, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-10-16.
How severe is CVE-2026-110029?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.