WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2026-56066 Deferred

ShortPixel Adaptive Images: Arbitrary file deletion

ShortPixel Adaptive Images is affected by arbitrary file deletion. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. A successful request can remove files outside the intended scope and may make the site unavailable. The published affected range is n/a through 3.11.4.

CVE / CNA score 5.8 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
ShortPixel Adaptive Images
Plugin slug
shortpixel-adaptive-images
Affected
n/a through 3.11.4
Safe version
3.11.5
Published
Jun 26, 2026
Weakness
CWE-22 — Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

This CVE was published Jun 26, 2026 and is one of 10 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update ShortPixel Adaptive Images to 3.11.5 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in ShortPixel Adaptive Images <= 3.11.4 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L

Primary and upstream sources