What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-25370?

CVE-2026-25370 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of AresIT WP Compress are affected by CVE-2026-25370?

CVE-2026-25370 presents moderate security risk, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-25370?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

AresIT WP Compress CVE-2026-25370

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2026-02-19 audit@patchstack.com

Authentication Bypass

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2026 - 09:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.60.28.

AnalysisAI

Improper access control in the WP Compress image optimizer plugin for WordPress (versions up to 6.60.28) enables unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin data and settings. The vulnerability allows unauthorized manipulation of the plugin's functionality without requiring user interaction or special network conditions. Currently, no patch is available for affected installations.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). Affects AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer. Missing Authorization vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.60.28.