CVE-2026-17086 ShortPixel Image Optimizer - Insecure Deserialization

ShortPixel Image Optimizer WordPress plugin <= 6.5.5 contains a PHP Object Injection caused by deserialization of untrusted input, letting authenticated attackers with author-level access inject PHP objects, exploit requires presence of a POP chain in other installed plugins or themes.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.89% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Insecure Deserialization
Impact
Remote Code Execution, Data Tampering, Information Disclosure
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
18 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-502

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version beyond 6.5.5.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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