CVE-2026-1246

MEDIUM 4.9

ShortPixel Image Optimizer <= 6.4.2 - Authenticated (Editor+) Arbitrary File Read via 'loadFile' Parameter

CVSS Score

4.9

EPSS Score

0.0%

EPSS Percentile

0th

The ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via path traversal in the 'loadFile' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.2 due to insufficient path validation and sanitization in the 'loadLogFile' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information such as database credentials and authentication keys.

CWE	CWE-22
Vendor	shortpixel
Product	shortpixel image optimizer – optimize images, convert webp & avif
Published	Feb 5, 2026
Last Updated	Apr 8, 2026

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CVSS v3 Breakdown

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

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Affected Versions

shortpixel / ShortPixel Image Optimizer – Optimize Images, Convert WebP & AVIF

0 ≤ 6.4.2

References

NVD ↗ CVE.org ↗ EPSS Data ↗

Credits

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