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CVE-2026-16042

MEDIUM 4.3 CVSS 3.1
Published
August 2, 2026
Last modified
August 26, 2026
NVD status
Deferred
Reported by
contact@wpscan.com
Weakness
CWE-862
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Description

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.

Affected WordPress components

  • LWS Optimize – All-in-One Speed Booster & Cache Tools Plugin · lws-optimize
    Confirmed match Active
    Before 3.4
    View on WordPress.org

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • Unknown LWS Optimize — Before 3.4

References

  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0ea45a09-3155-4e47-97f7-f7645d583565/
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record