CVE-2026-124254
WordPress EWWW Image Optimizer plugin <= 8.9.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Exactly WWW LLC EWWW Image Optimizer ewww-image-optimizer allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EWWW Image Optimizer: from n/a through 8.9.1.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 15, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 15, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 21595511-bba5-4825-b968-b78d1f9984a3 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update EWWW Image Optimizer to version 8.9.2 or later.
- Apply vendor-supplied security patches when available.
- Sanitize all user-generated content before rendering.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-124254.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/ewww-image-optimizer/vulnerability/wordpress-ewww-image-optimizer-plugin-8-9-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-124254 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-124254
weaknesses.
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