LWS Optimize < 3.4 - Subscriber+ Cache Deletion
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-16042 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-02 06:16:38 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-02 06:16:38 UTC |
| Description | 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. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-862 Missing Authorization
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | LWS Optimize | affected 3.4 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/0ea45a09-3155-4e47-97f7-f7645d583565 | [email protected] | wpscan.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Omar Elshopky (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.