CVE-2024-4445: The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4445?

wp compress: upgrade to 6.20.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4445 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4445 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-2024-4445 affect?

CVE-2024-4445 affects wp compress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the several functions in versions up to, and including, 6.20.01. This makes it possi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4445?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4445 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 [All-In-One] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the several functions in versions up to, and including, 6.20.01. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to edit plugin settings, including storing cross-site scripting, in multisite environments.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862, CWE-601
Published	2024-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpcompress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-14 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpcompress wp compress UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.20.02

Fixed in: 6.20.02

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 6.20.02 (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-2024-4445?

wp compress: upgrade to 6.20.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4445 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4445 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-2024-4445 affect?

CVE-2024-4445 affects wp compress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the several functions in versions up to, and including, 6.20.01. This makes it possi

How urgent is CVE-2024-4445?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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