CVE-2025-14482
MEDIUM EPSS 16.9%
Published Jan 14, 20265mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
4.3 CVSS 3.1
Published Jan 14, 2026 5mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
Description
The Crush.pics Image Optimizer - Image Compression and Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify plugin settings including disabling auto-compression and changing image quality settings.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low
Availability None
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
16.9% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-862 Missing Authorization Authorization
References 4
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/crush-pics/trunk/inc/class-ajax.php#L193
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/crush-pics/trunk/inc/class-ajax.php#L30
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/crush-pics/trunk/inc/class-ajax.php#L66
- wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5e71bf15-aee0-4efc-a1c6-faad9f6e4f38?source=cve
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.