CVE-2026-119070 Details
Description
The Optimole – Optimize Images | Convert WebP & AVIF | CDN & Lazy Load | Image Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'comment' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.17 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The exploit requires the plugin to be in its normal connected state (cdn_key and cdn_secret configured) with the image replacer enabled, which is the default post-setup configuration; the stored payload bypasses all WordPress comment sanitization filters because it contains no HTML metacharacters at storage time — the characters are produced only by Optimole's own decoder at render time.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Optimole WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 4.2.17. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into pages. The injected scripts execute when a user accesses the affected page. Exploitation requires the plugin to be in its default connected state, with the image replacer feature enabled. The stored payload can bypass WordPress comment sanitization filters, as it does not include HTML metacharacters at the time of storage; instead, these characters are generated by Optimole's decoder when the page is rendered.
Users are advised to update the Optimole WordPress plugin to version 4.2.18 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Nov 7, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Optimole | <= 4.2.17 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |