CVE-2026-57673 HIGH

CVE-2026-57673: WordPress Optimole plugin <= 4.2.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Optimole
Product Optimole
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 2, 2026
Last update July 2, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Optimole <= 4.2.7 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Optimole versions up to 4.2.7 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the plugin.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 2, 2026 CVE published