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CVE-2026-92826: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in nosilver4u EWWW Image Optimizer

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-92826cvecve-2026-92826cwe-79
Published: 10/03/2026 (10/03/2026, 03:25:44 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: nosilver4u
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

nosilver4u

EWWW Image Optimizer

Affected versions
>=0 <=8.7.7

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/03/2026, 04:01:20 UTC

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.

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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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