CVE-2025-12190
Image Optimizer by wps.sk <= 1.2.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Bulk Image Optimization
Description
The Image Optimizer by wps.sk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the imagopby_ajax_optimize_gallery() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger bulk optimization via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 5, 2025, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 3:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the Image Optimizer plugin to the latest version.
- Ensure nonce validation is correctly implemented.
- Review AJAX function security.
- Educate users about CSRF attacks.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Image Optimizer by wps.sk de duddi, Description: El plugin Image Optimizer de wps.sk para WordPress es vulnerable a la Cross-Site Request Forgery en todas las versiones hasta la 1.2.0, inclusive. Esto se debe a la validación nonce faltante o incorrecta en la función imagopby_ajax_optimize_gallery(). Esto hace posible que atacantes no autenticados activen la optimización masiva a través de una petición falsificada, siempre que puedan engañar a un administrador del sitio para que realice una acción como hacer clic en un enlace. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'duddi', 'product': 'Image Optimizer by wps.sk', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.2.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-12190', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-12-05T14:02:16.251019Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Image Optimizer by wps.sk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the imagopby_ajax_optimize_gallery() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger bulk optimization via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-352 Added Reference https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/image-optimizer-wpssk/tags/1.2.0/image-optimizer-wpssk.php Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/image-optimizer-wpssk/tags/1.2.0/image-optimizer-wpssk.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d321183a-f0ef-4b5b-855a-da95edb610b9?source=cve