The Autoptimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. This requires both JS and CSS aggregation, and the 'Also aggregate inline CSS' option to be set.
This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin Autoptimize. It affects Versions up to 2.1.0 and is fixed in 2.1.1.
the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Autoptimize as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 2.1.0. Update Autoptimize to 2.1.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
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| Software Slug |
autoptimize
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | No linked CVE entry. |
| Patched Versions |
2.1.1
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 2.1.0
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
Autoptimize <= 2.7.7 - Arbitrary File Upload (and Remote Code Execution) via Import Settings
Autoptimize <= 2.7.7 - Race Condition leading to Remote Code Execution
Autoptimize <= 2.7.6 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Autoptimize <= 3.1.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Lazy-loaded Image Attributes
Autoptimize <= 3.1.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'ao_post_preload' Meta Value
Autoptimize <= 3.1.13 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Autoptimize <= 3.1.0 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Critical CSS Settings
Autoptimize <= 2.8.3 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting
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