CVE-2026-84829 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Optimole WordPress plugin before 4.2.12 does not properly escape a user supplied value before using it to build an image tag attribute, allowing unauthenticated users to inject arbitrary attributes into pages served to every visitor, which leads to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c8489eb1-e767-4b19-a7c0-124eab843d9e/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84829?

CVE-2026-84829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Optimole WordPress plugin before 4.2.12 does not properly escape a user supplied value before using it to build an image tag attribute, allowing unauthenticated users to inject arbitrary attribut...

How severe is CVE-2026-84829?

CVE-2026-84829 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84829?

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