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CVE-2022-4101: The Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.4 does not validate the file to be deleted via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to delete arbit

critical Affects images-optimize-and-upload-cf7 (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Images Optimize and Upload CF7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.4 does not validate the file to be deleted via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, which could allow them to delete arbit

Package
images-optimize-and-upload-cf7 (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=2.1.4
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
critical  CVSS 9.1
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 29% (98.2th percentile)
Published
2023-01-16
Source
nvd

References

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