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CVE-2024-1934: The WP Compress – Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-1934 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wp compress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Compress – Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wps_local_compress::__construct' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.11.10. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the CDN region and set a malicious URL to deliver images.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-862
Published2024-04-09
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpcompress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

wpcompress wp compress UPGRADE
Affected: < 6.11.11
Fixed in: 6.11.11
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wp-compress || rpm -q wp-compress || wp-compress --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.11.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-compress
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wp-compress
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-2024-1934?

wp compress: upgrade to 6.11.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1934 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1934 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-2024-1934 affect?

CVE-2024-1934 affects wp compress. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP Compress – Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wps_local_compress::__construct' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.11.10. Thi

How urgent is CVE-2024-1934?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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