CVE-2026-2902: WP Meteor Website Speed Optimization Addon <= 3.4.16 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Comment
The WP Meteor Website Speed Optimization Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'frontendrewrite' function's 'WPMETEOR[N]WPMETEOR' placeholder content in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.16 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-2902?
CVE-2026-2902 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on web security.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2902?
To fix CVE-2026-2902, upgrade the WP Meteor Website Speed Optimization Addon to version 3.4.17 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-2902?
CVE-2026-2902 is an unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-2902?
CVE-2026-2902 affects users of the WP Meteor Website Speed Optimization Addon version 3.4.16 and earlier.
What can attackers do with CVE-2026-2902?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2026-2902 can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a victim's web session.