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10.0

WordPress WP Compress Remote Code Execution

CVE-2026-73343 · published 16 days ago
Summary

A security issue in older versions of WP Compress allows hackers to run malicious code on your website without needing a password. This could lead to unauthorized changes or data theft. Update to version 7.20.01 or later to fix this issue.

What to do
  • Update aresit wp compress to version 7.20.01.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
aresit wp compress < 7.20.01
Fix: upgrade to 7.20.01
Original advisory text
WordPress WP Compress plugin < 7.20.01 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in WP Compress < 7.20.01 versions.
References
Severity
10.0 Critical
CVSS 3.1: 10.0 (NVD)
Exploitation
EPSS <1%
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published18 Aug 2026
Updated30 Aug 2026
First seen18 Aug 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-73343 · NVD
CVE-2026-73343 · MITRE
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