How to fix CVE-2025-14482?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Is Industrial affected by CVE-2025-14482?

Organizations using Crush.pics Image Optimizer - Image Compression and Optimization should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-14482, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

CVE-2025-14482

MEDIUM

2026-01-14 [email protected]

4.3

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

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

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 14, 2026 - 06:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

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.

Analysis

Crush.pics Image Optimizer - Image Compression and Optimization (WordPress plugin) versions up to 1.8.7. is affected by missing authorization (CVSS 4.3).

Technical Context

This vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affects Crush.pics Image Optimizer - Image Compression and Optimization (WordPress plugin). 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.

Affected Products

Vendor: WordPress. Product: Crush.pics Image Optimizer - Image Compression and Optimization (WordPress plugin). Versions: up to 1.8.7..

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Priority Score

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KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.0

CVSS: +22

POC: 0

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