CVE-2026-124969

What it is

The Optimole – Optimize Images | Convert WebP & AVIF | CDN & Lazy Load | Image Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the replace_urls_in_value function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.19. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). Successful exploitation requires PEAR's Archive_Tar library to be present and loadable on the host (common in official WordPress Docker images and many PHP distributions), and an administrator must subsequently use the plugin's Rename control on any attachment after the attacker has staged a malicious payload in a comment. Successful exploitation additionally requires an action by an administrator — the attacker cannot trigger the vulnerability on their own.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-11-09 15:11 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2026-11-14 05:18 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-11-14 05:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: not scored yet.
• Severity: 7.1 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2026-11-14 05:18 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-14 05:18 UTC

Weakness

CWE-502 · Unsafe deserialization

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

High

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