CVE-2026-16042 - Before 3 Plugin
CVE-2026-16042
The LWS Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.4 does not perform a capability check on its cache-clearing actions, allowing any authenticated user, including Subscribers, to flush the site's caches and force repeated cache rebuilds.
CVE-2026-16042
UNKNOWN
CVSS 0.0
Published 2026-08-02
Updated 2026-08-02
AI Risk Low (8/100)
Active Exploit: No strong signal
Published Exploit: No public exploit references
Priority: P5 Monitor
Severity Band
UNKNOWN
CVSS Vector
Unspecified
Affected Components
2
Reference Links
1
AI Risk Engine
Low (8/100)
Exploitability
High
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
No public exploit references
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated 1 day ago
AI enriched 1 day ago (2026-08-03 02:57 UTC)
Technical Summary
The LWS Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.4 does not perform a capability check on its cache-clearing actions, allowing any authenticated user, including Subscribers, to flush the site's caches and force repeated cache rebuilds.
Potential Impact
Severity is UNKNOWN (CVSS 0.0). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.
Exploitability Assessment
Exploitability is assessed as High based on remote code execution potential.
Primary risk drivers: remote code execution potential
Mitigation Recommendations
Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.
Detection & Monitoring
Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.
Business Impact Lens
AI risk score 8/100 (Low, High) with priority P5 Monitor. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.