CVE-2025-2110: The WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-2110?

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

Q: Is CVE-2025-2110 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2110 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-2025-2110 affect?

CVE-2025-2110 affects wp compress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, and loss of data due to missing capability checks on its on its AJAX functions in all versions up to, and in

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-2110 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 unauthorized access, modification, and loss of data due to missing capability checks on its on its AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 6.30.15. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to compromise the site in various ways depending on the specific function exploited - for example, b

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-03-26
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

2025-03-26 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-2110?

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

Is CVE-2025-2110 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2110 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-2025-2110 affect?

CVE-2025-2110 affects wp compress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, and loss of data due to missing capability checks on its on its AJAX functions in all versions up to, and in

How urgent is CVE-2025-2110?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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