CVE-2026-14995 Autoptimize WordPress Plugin - Stored XSS

Autoptimize WordPress plugin <= 3.1.15.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in REQUEST_URI path, letting unauthenticated attackers inject scripts executed by users, exploit requires Critical CSS feature active with valid API key.

CVSS base score 7.2 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.28% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Stored XSS
Impact
Stored XSS
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Published
1 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-79

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version beyond 3.1.15.1.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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