CVE-2026-97076: WordPress WP Rocket plugin < 3.23.5 - Denial of Service Attack vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2026
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Updated

Executable Regular Expression Error vulnerability in WP Media WP Rocket wp-rocket allows Code Injection.This issue affects WP Rocket: from n/a before 3.23.5.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WP Media WP Rocket<3.23.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress WP Rocket plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.23.5

Event History

Oct 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are affected?

WP Media WP Rocket versions before 3.23.5 are affected. The available data does not identify a configuration prerequisite or any unaffected earlier version range.

2

Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?

No. The supplied CVSS vector indicates network exploitation with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction required.

3

What is the expected impact?

The CVSS vector indicates a high availability impact, with no stated confidentiality or integrity impact. The vulnerability is described as an executable regular expression error and is titled as a denial-of-service issue.

4

What should be prioritized for remediation?

Upgrade WP Rocket to version 3.23.5 or later, since versions before 3.23.5 are identified as affected. The provided data does not specify a workaround or mitigation for systems that cannot be upgraded immediately.

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