CVE-2026-96531 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Optimole WordPress plugin before 4.2.13 does not escape unrecognized attributes of its video-player block before rendering them onto the block's wrapper element, allowing users with the Author role and above to store an event-handler attribute that executes scripts in the browser of any user, such as an administrator, who views the post.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15ad5748-8c2b-4c60-9818-57790f7033c7/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-96531?

CVE-2026-96531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Optimole WordPress plugin before 4.2.13 does not escape unrecognized attributes of its video-player block before rendering them onto the block's wrapper element, allowing users with the Author ro...

How severe is CVE-2026-96531?

CVE-2026-96531 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-96531?

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