CVE-2017-15079: The Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin before 2.7.6 for WordPress allows directory traversal.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-15079?

smush image compression and optimization: upgrade to newer than 2.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-15079 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15079 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-15079 affect?

CVE-2017-15079 affects smush image compression and optimization. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin before 2.7.6 for WordPress allows directory traversal.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-15079?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-15079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting smush image compression and optimization. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin before 2.7.6 for WordPress allows directory traversal.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wpmudev

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-06 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpmudev smush image compression and optimization UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.7.5

Fixed in: newer than 2.7.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smush-image-compression-and-optimization || rpm -q smush-image-compression-and-optimization || smush-image-compression-and-optimization --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smush-image-compression-and-optimization

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smush-image-compression-and-optimization

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-15079?

smush image compression and optimization: upgrade to newer than 2.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-15079 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15079 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-15079 affect?

CVE-2017-15079 affects smush image compression and optimization. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Smush Image Compression and Optimization plugin before 2.7.6 for WordPress allows directory traversal.

How urgent is CVE-2017-15079?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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