CVE-2026-57342 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-57342: WordPress ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin <= 3.11.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Shortpixel
Product ShortPixel Adaptive Images
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 2, 2026
Last update July 2, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Subscriber Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in ShortPixel Adaptive Images <= 3.11.3 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ShortPixel Adaptive Images versions up to 3.11.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts. Update to a version newer than 3.11.3 to remediate.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have low-level authentication (e.g., subscriber or contributor account) and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 2, 2026 CVE published

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