CVE-2025-6626 Details
Description
The ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the API URL Setting in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the ShortPixel Adaptive Images WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 3.10.3. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with administrator access to inject arbitrary scripts via the API URL setting. This vulnerability is particularly impactful in multi-site installations and those where the 'unfiltered_html' capability has been disabled.
Users are advised to update the ShortPixel Adaptive Images WordPress plugin to version 3.10.5 or later.
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Assessed Aug 2, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 4, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ShortPixel Adaptive Images | <= 3.10.4 (semver) |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 2, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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