CVE-2026-120677 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, 4.2.18 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. Exploitation requires the comment to be approved by an administrator and for the affected post to contain at least one iframe or video element (e.g., a core Video block), which is sufficient under default plugin settings where video lazy loading is enabled.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Optimole WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 4.2.18. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into pages. These scripts execute when a user accesses the affected page. Exploitation requires the injected comment to be approved by an administrator and for the post to include at least one iframe or video element, such as a core Video block, under default plugin settings that enable video lazy loading.
Users are advised to update the Optimole WordPress plugin to version 4.2.19 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 | <= 4.2.18 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |