CVE-2026-92826: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in nosilver4u EWWW Image Optimizer
The EWWW Image Optimizer WordPress plugin up to version 8.7.7 contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the REQUEST_URI parameter key. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary scripts. Exploitation requires the 'enable_help' option to be active, as the vulnerable script block is only emitted under this setting. The CVSS score is 6.1, indicating a medium severity risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-92826 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer WordPress plugin (nosilver4u) affecting all versions up to and including 8.7.7. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input in the REQUEST_URI parameter key, which is insufficiently sanitized and escaped before being included in web page generation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users who interact with crafted links, but only if the 'enable_help' option is enabled, as the vulnerable HelpScout Beacon script block is conditionally emitted.
Potential Impact
An attacker can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) and the 'enable_help' option to be active. There is no indication of privilege escalation or denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should verify the status of the 'enable_help' option and consider disabling it to prevent the vulnerable script block from being emitted. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, restricting or sanitizing inputs related to REQUEST_URI parameters may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-92826: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in nosilver4u EWWW Image Optimizer
Description
The EWWW Image Optimizer WordPress plugin up to version 8.7.7 contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the REQUEST_URI parameter key. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary scripts. Exploitation requires the 'enable_help' option to be active, as the vulnerable script block is only emitted under this setting. The CVSS score is 6.1, indicating a medium severity risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
nosilver4u
EWWW Image Optimizer
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-92826 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer WordPress plugin (nosilver4u) affecting all versions up to and including 8.7.7. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input in the REQUEST_URI parameter key, which is insufficiently sanitized and escaped before being included in web page generation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users who interact with crafted links, but only if the 'enable_help' option is enabled, as the vulnerable HelpScout Beacon script block is conditionally emitted.
Potential Impact
An attacker can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link) and the 'enable_help' option to be active. There is no indication of privilege escalation or denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should verify the status of the 'enable_help' option and consider disabling it to prevent the vulnerable script block from being emitted. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, restricting or sanitizing inputs related to REQUEST_URI parameters may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-16T20:41:19.223Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac07aa9a43b0b3b89999ccb
Added to database: 10/03/2026, 03:46:49 UTC
Last enriched: 10/03/2026, 04:01:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 04:23:30 UTC
Views: 4
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