The ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'shortpixel_ajaxRequest' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to export and import site options.
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Description The ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'shortpixel_ajaxRequest' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to export and import site options.
Title ShortPixel Image Optimizer <= 6.3.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Settings Import/Export
Weaknesses CWE-862
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2025-10-18T03:33:23.231Z

Reserved: 2025-10-06T16:43:29.722Z

Link: CVE-2025-11378

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2025-10-18T04:16:05.933

Modified: 2025-10-18T04:16:05.933

Link: CVE-2025-11378

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