Vulnerability · Published Oct 23, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-111738Speed Optimizer < 7.8.5 - Admin+ Network Option Update via enable-option/disable-option
Medium 5.5
In plain English
A medium-severity incorrect authorization in Speed Optimizer from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 21% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)5.5Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 79.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Speed Optimizer WordPress plugin before 7.8.5 does not verify network-level privilege before applying an option change to the whole multisite network, nor restrict which option may be changed, allowing a site administrator who is not a Super Admin to create or overwrite network-wide options.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Speed Optimizer | 0 – before 7.8.5 |
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e08044dc-c514-4e4a-bf3e-995dd2ad29b1/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description