Easy Replace Image <= 3.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Attachment Replacement

2026-01-27 17:10
Nabil Irawan

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 3.5.3
Affected PluginEasy Replace Image
Affected Version<= 3.5.2
CVSS4.3Medium
CVECVE-2026-1298
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Vulnerability Overview

The Easy Replace Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.2. This is due to missing capability checks on the `image_replacement_from_url` function that is hooked to the `eri_from_url` AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to replace arbitrary image attachments on the site with images from external URLs, potentially enabling site defacement, phishing attacks, or content manipulation.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.5.3, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

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