PT-2026-67089 · WordPress · Lws Optimize

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CVE-2026-16042

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Published

2026-08-02

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Updated

2026-08-04

CVSS v3.1

4.3

Medium

VectorAV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions LWS Optimize versions prior to 3.4
Description The LWS Optimize WordPress plugin fails to perform a capability check on its cache-clearing actions. This allows any authenticated user, including those with Subscriber privileges, to flush the site caches and force repeated cache rebuilds.
Recommendations Update LWS Optimize to version 3.4 or later.

Exploit

Fix

Missing Authorization

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-16042

Affected Products

Lws Optimize