Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Optimole WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-57673

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Optimole
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-57673?

The Optimole plugin for WordPress versions 4.2.7 and below has a critical Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. This flaw allows malicious actors to inject scripts into the affected website, compromising security and potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or defacement. It is vital for users of this plugin to update to a secure version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Optimole <= 4.2.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/optimole...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
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

Credit

daroo | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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