Optima Express 8.6.0 - 8.7.5 - Author+ Stored XSS via faq_script
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-96899 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-09-27 06:17:23 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-09-27 06:17:23 UTC |
| Description | The Optima Express IDX WordPress plugin before 8.7.6 does not properly neutralise a script value submitted through one of its REST endpoints before storing it and echoing it into the document head when the post is rendered, allowing users with a role as low as author to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | Optima Express IDX | affected 8.6.0 8.7.6 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/649584c7-0549-4080-92f0-bf4b9e8ee789 | [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: Usama Arshad (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.