CVE-2023-0619
Kraken.io Image Optimizer <= 2.6.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Options Update
mediumMissing Authorization
6.5
CVSS Score
6.5
CVSS Score
medium
Severity
2.7.0
Patched in
1170d
Time to patch
Description
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, 2.6.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to reset image optimizations.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NAttack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Technical Details
Affected versions
<=2.6.9PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Last updatedApril 15, 2026
Affected pluginkraken-image-optimizer
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