CVE-2026-16042

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.

CVSS v3.1

4.3 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS

0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 9th percentile

Published

2026-08-02

Updated

2026-08-04

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0ea45a09-3155-4e47-97f7-f7645d583565/

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2026-16041
• CVE-2026-16051
• CVE-2026-16039
• CVE-2026-16054
• CVE-2026-16038
• CVE-2026-16055