CVE-2026-16032 (GCVE-0-2026-16032)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-09 06:00 – Updated: 2026-08-09 06:00
VLAI
Title
LWS Optimize < 4.1.2 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via Real User Monitoring
Summary
The LWS Optimize WordPress plugin before 4.1.2 does not properly escape a value submitted through an unauthenticated analytics endpoint before storing it and rendering it in an administrative dashboard, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when an administrator views the affected dashboard page.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
Assigner
References
URL Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8520320-527b-4b… exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Unknown LWS Optimize Affected: 0 , < 4.1.2 (semver)
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Credits
Artus KG WPScan
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