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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
PR:L due to authenticated requirement; low impact on integrity and availability.
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Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Compress WP Compress for MainWP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects WP Compress for MainWP: from n/a through 6.30.32.
AnalysisAI
Missing authorization vulnerability in WP Compress for MainWP allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of settings or data. The issue affects versions through 6.30.32 and has a low EPSS score of 0.07%, with no public exploit or active exploitation confirmed.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is a Missing Authorization (CWE-862) flaw in the WP Compress for MainWP plugin, which integrates with the MainWP dashboard for managing multiple WordPress sites. The plugin likely fails to properly enforce access control checks on certain administrative actions, allowing users with low privileges (e.g., subscribers) to perform actions intended for higher-privileged roles. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, and low privileges required, with no user interaction needed.
RemediationAI
Update WP Compress for MainWP to version 6.30.33 or later, as per the vendor advisory. No workarounds are documented; however, restricting access to the plugin's settings to trusted administrators only can mitigate risk. The advisory URL is https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-compress-mainwp/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-compress-for-mainwp-6-30-32-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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EUVD-2025-17204