CVE-2026-111737 — LOW (3.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Speed Optimizer WordPress plugin before 7.8.5 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings before outputting them in the head of front-end pages, which could allow high-privilege users such as admins to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in a multisite setup).

CVSS Score

3.5

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/308b6173-139d-4940-869d-c9ff1e83c323/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-111737?

CVE-2026-111737 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). The Speed Optimizer WordPress plugin before 7.8.5 does not sanitise or escape some of its settings before outputting them in the head of front-end pages, which could allow high-privilege users such a...

How severe is CVE-2026-111737?

CVE-2026-111737 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-111737?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.