CVE-2026-16032: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in LWS Optimize
The LWS Optimize WordPress plugin before 4.1.2 does not properly escape a value submitted through an unauthenticated analytics endpoint before storing it and rendering it in an administrative dashboard, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when an administrator views the affected dashboard page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The LWS Optimize WordPress plugin versions prior to 4.1.2 contain a CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can submit malicious script code through an analytics endpoint that is not properly escaped before being stored and displayed in the administrative dashboard. When an administrator accesses this dashboard page, the injected script executes in their browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of an administrator's browser when they view the affected dashboard page. This can lead to administrative session compromise or other malicious actions performed with administrator privileges. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of the administrative interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the administrative dashboard and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin if possible.
CVE-2026-16032: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in LWS Optimize
Description
The LWS Optimize WordPress plugin before 4.1.2 does not properly escape a value submitted through an unauthenticated analytics endpoint before storing it and rendering it in an administrative dashboard, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when an administrator views the affected dashboard page.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The LWS Optimize WordPress plugin versions prior to 4.1.2 contain a CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can submit malicious script code through an analytics endpoint that is not properly escaped before being stored and displayed in the administrative dashboard. When an administrator accesses this dashboard page, the injected script executes in their browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of an administrator's browser when they view the affected dashboard page. This can lead to administrative session compromise or other malicious actions performed with administrator privileges. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of the administrative interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the administrative dashboard and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T08:42:49.057Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a781a2ebf8831d5391ffed8
Added to database: 08/09/2026, 06:11:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/09/2026, 06:33:40 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 00:41:13 UTC
Views: 11
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