WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wp-optimize · 5 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-05-06 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 4.5.3 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 5 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 8.1 | <= 4.5.2 | 4.5.3 | CVE-2026-7252 | 2026-05-06 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | <= 4.5.0 | 4.5.1 | CVE-2026-2712 | 2026-04-09 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.9 | <= 4.1.1 | 4.2.0 | CVE-2025-3951 | 2025-05-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 3.2.13 | 3.2.13 | CVE-2023-1119 | 2023-07-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 3.2.11 | 3.2.12 | none | 2023-02-06 | Advisory |
Check if a site is affected
Enter a site address to see which version of WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance and other plugins it runs, and whether they match a known vulnerability.
Questions
Is the WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance plugin safe to use?
All 5 known issues are fixed in current versions (4.5.3 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance my site runs?
In WordPress go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.
How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
Make a full backup, then update it from Dashboard > Updates and check the site afterwards. If you would rather not, we can do it for a fixed $99, paid after you have checked the site.