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WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance, 26830aedbc88ad9227f2593255d49db672b6b093

Published on
Feb 06, 2023
Research Description
WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify &amp; Clean database to boost page speed &amp; performance [wp-optimize] < 3.2.12 WP-Optimize <= 3.2.11 - Cross-Site Request Forgery The WP-Optimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.2.11. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'is_valid_request' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manage and modify cache and minification settings and dismiss notifications via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Affected versions
Min -, max 3.2.12.
Status
vulnerable