Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Optimole Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-5226

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Optimole – Optimize Images In Real Time
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-5226?

The Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient output escaping in the get_current_url() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript through manipulated URL paths in versions up to 4.2.3. If a user is tricked into clicking a malicious link, the injected scripts may execute in their browser context, posing a risk to user data and website integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time 0 <= 4.2.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/optimole-wp/tr...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/optimole-wp/ta...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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