CVE-2023-0619
Kraken.io Image Optimizer <= 2.6.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Options Update
CVSS Score
6.5
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Kraken.io Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.6.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to reset image optimizations.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | karim79 |
| Product | kraken.io image optimizer |
| Published | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
karim79 / Kraken.io Image Optimizer
0 ≤ 2.6.8
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f94eabc5-6e3b-46df-9e36-d7d0fad833de?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kraken-image-optimizer/tags/2.6.6/kraken.php#L705 wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f94eabc5-6e3b-46df-9e36-d7d0fad833de
Credits
Marco Wotschka