CVE-2026-103070: WordPress ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin <= 6.5.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2026
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer shortpixel-image-optimiser allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ShortPixel Image Optimizer: from n/a through 6.5.6.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ShortPixel ShortPixel Image Optimizer<=6.5.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wordpress/shortpixel-image-optimiser to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.0

Event History

Oct 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:58 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access and conditions does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed over the network with low attack complexity, but requires low-level privileges and user interaction.

2

What is the expected impact if exploitation succeeds?

The issue is rated as having low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The scope is changed, meaning the impact can extend beyond the initially vulnerable security authority.

3

Is a fixed version or workaround identified in the available information?

No fixed version or mitigation is identified in the provided data. The affected range is listed as versions through 6.5.6.

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