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WordPress Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster Missing Authorization Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A broken access control vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster, affecting versions through 1.4.0.3. This vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks, allowing unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unprivileged user to execute actions that require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress site.

Remediation

Users of the Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster plugin should update to version 1.4.0.4 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.

Added: May 12, 2026, 11:19 AM
Updated: May 12, 2026, 11:19 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
6.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
7.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
4.2

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