The EWWW Image Optimizer WordPress plugin before 8.8.0 does not prevent authenticated users with author-level permissions from storing a serialized value in a post meta field that is deserialized when the post is rendered, allowing them to perform PHP Object Injection, which can lead to remote code execution when a suitable gadget chain is present via another installed EWWW Image Optimizer WordPress plugin before 8.8.0 or .
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin | — | Update ewww-image-optimizer plugin to version 8.8.0, or a newer patched version | Oct 30, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
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