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Image Optimization Vulnerabilities

2 known security issues reported for the Image Optimization WordPress plugin. Most recent disclosed Jul 1, 2026.

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Image Optimizer <= 1.7.4 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Deletion via Post Meta Field Injection

high

The Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to and including 1.7.4. This is due to insufficient path validation in the Image_Backup::remove() function where backup file paths stored in post meta are used directly in file deletion operations without verifying they are...

CVSS:
8.1
Affected:
up to 1.7.4
Fixed in:
1.7.5
Disclosed:
Jul 1, 2026

CVE-2026-5821 on NVD →

Image Optimizer by Elementor <= 1.7.1 - Missing Authorization

medium

The Image Optimizer by Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform an unauthorized action.

CVSS:
4.3
Affected:
up to 1.7.1
Fixed in:
1.7.2
Disclosed:
Feb 20, 2026

CVE-2026-25387 on NVD →

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