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CVE-2025-2109: The WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side R

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CVE-2025-2109 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting wp compress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.30.15 via the init() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query information from internal services.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.8 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-918
Published2025-03-25
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: < 6.30.16
Fixed in: 6.30.16
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 6.30.16 (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-2025-2109?

wp compress: upgrade to 6.30.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-2109 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2109 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-2025-2109 affect?

CVE-2025-2109 affects wp compress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). The WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.30.15 via the init() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated a

How urgent is CVE-2025-2109?

Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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