EWWW Image Optimizer <= 7.2.0 - Sensitive Information Exposure
The EWWW Image Optimizer for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 7.2.0 due to the plugin saving debug logs in predictable locations. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to obtain information about installation paths, file permissions and various plugin settings.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress plugin | EWWW Image Optimizer | < 7.2.1 | 7.2.1 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-200- Platform
- WordPress
- Package
EWWW Image Optimizer- Disclosed
- 08.09.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:23
Sources and licenses
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Vulnerability history: EWWW Image Optimizer
All published vulnerabilities of this package (WordPress plugin), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 13
- First → latest
- 10.2014 10.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- High 2
- Medium 10
Disclosures per year
- 2017: 0
- 2018: 0
- 2019: 0
- 2020: 1
- 2021: 0
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 2
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 7
earlier: 2
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