SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance: known security problems
6 known security problems reported for this WordPress plugin, with the affected versions, the fix and what to do.
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In short
There are 6 known security problems on this page. Each one has a fixed version. Updating to version 1.4.3 or newer covers every fixed problem listed here.
Based on public reports. Check the plugin’s changelog. Watchfox AI may be wrong.
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A stranger could see private information they should not see
A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.
- Affected versions
- Up to and including 1.4.2
- Fixed in
- 1.4.3
- What to do
- If your site has an affected version, update SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance to version 1.4.3 or newer.
- Official ID
- CVE-2026-104006
- Report title
- SpeedyCache <= 1.4.2 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via Insecure Cache Configuration via Cache Write Gate Missing comment_author_* Cookie Check
- First reported
- Sources
- Wordfence, seen
Someone who already has an admin account could read or delete private files on your server
A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.
- Affected versions
- Up to and including 1.3.8
- Fixed in
- 1.3.9
- What to do
- If your site has an affected version, update SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance to version 1.3.9 or newer.
- Official ID
- CVE-2026-5114
- Report title
- SpeedyCache <= 1.3.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read
- First reported
- Sources
- Wordfence, seen
Someone could trick a logged-in admin into changing settings without knowing
A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.
- Affected versions
- Up to and including 1.1.8
- Fixed in
- 1.1.9
- What to do
- If your site has an affected version, update SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance to version 1.1.9 or newer.
- Official ID
- CVE-2024-43299
- Report title
- SpeedyCache <= 1.1.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
- First reported
- Sources
- Wordfence, seen
Someone could do things on your site they should not be allowed to (up to and including 1.1.3)
A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.
- Affected versions
- Up to and including 1.1.3
- Fixed in
- 1.1.4
- What to do
- If your site has an affected version, update SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance to version 1.1.4 or newer.
- Official ID
- CVE-2023-6598
- Report title
- SpeedyCache <= 1.1.3 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Options Update
- First reported
- Sources
- Wordfence, seen
Anyone with an account on your site, even a basic one could make your server visit other addresses on their behalf
A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.
- Affected versions
- Up to and including 1.1.2
- Fixed in
- 1.1.3
- What to do
- If your site has an affected version, update SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance to version 1.1.3 or newer.
- Official ID
- CVE-2023-49746
- Report title
- SpeedyCache <= 1.1.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Server-Side Request Forgery
- First reported
- Sources
- Wordfence, seen
Someone could do things on your site they should not be allowed to (up to and including 1.1.2)
A trusted security source confirmed it. If your site has an affected version, fix it this week.
- Affected versions
- Up to and including 1.1.2
- Fixed in
- 1.1.3
- What to do
- If your site has an affected version, update SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance to version 1.1.3 or newer.
- Report title
- SpeedyCache <= 1.1.2 - Missing Authorization via speedycache_create_test_cache
- First reported
- Sources
- Wordfence, seen
Where this comes from
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