CVE-2026-96530
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CVE-2026-96530 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Optimole WordPress plugin before 4.2.15 does not perform a capability check before exposing its stored image-optimization account data in a dashboard widget, allowing any authenticated user, including Subscribers, to read the site's third-party service credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Optimole WordPress plugin before 4.2.15 does not perform a capability check before exposing its stored image-optimization account data in a dashboard widget, allowing any authenticated user, including Subscribers, to read the site's third-party service credentials.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Optimole | >= 4.0.0, < 4.2.15 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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