CVE-2026-124254

WordPress EWWW Image Optimizer plugin <= 8.9.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.1 High EPSS n/a KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress EWWW Image Optimizer plugin to the latest available version (at least 8.9.2).

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Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title WordPress EWWW Image Optimizer plugin <= 8.9.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Patchstack
Published
Updated
Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM
Reserved
Nov 7, 2026, 12:30 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Nov 15, 2026, 2:17 PM
Modified
Nov 15, 2026, 2:17 PM