CVE-2025-11378 (GCVE-0-2025-11378)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-10-18 03:33 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:41
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ShortPixel Image Optimizer <= 6.3.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Settings Import/Export
Summary
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.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-20 18:40 UTC
CWE
- CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| shortpixel | ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 6.3.4
(semver)
|
guessed |
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