How severe is CVE-2024-4445?

CVE-2024-4445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4445?

CVE-2024-4445 affects Wpcompress Wp Compress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4445?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-4445 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4445 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44064.

When was CVE-2024-4445 published?

CVE-2024-4445 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4445

CVE-2024-4445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpcompress Wp Compress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44064
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpcompress Wp Compress
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4445?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-4445?: CVE-2024-4445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4445?: CVE-2024-4445 affects Wpcompress Wp Compress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4445 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4445 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44064.
When was CVE-2024-4445 published?: CVE-2024-4445 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpcompress:wp_compress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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