Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-111738

Speed Optimizer < 7.8.5 - Admin+ Network Option Update via enable-option/disable-optionCVE-2026-111738

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-111738 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Speed Optimizer < 7.8.5 - Admin+ Network Option Update via enable-option/disable-option. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Unknown/Speed Optimizer (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Oct 23, 2026Updated Oct 23, 2026Source checked Oct 23, 2026First seen by HOL Oct 23, 2026Material review Oct 23, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Unknown/Speed Optimizer (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Unknown/Speed Optimizergeneric	>=0 <7.8.5	7.8.5

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Unknown/Speed Optimizer.
Review the reported fix. Update Unknown/Speed Optimizer to 7.8.5 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Oct 23, 2026
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Source modified
Oct 23, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Oct 23, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencewpscan.com

Upstream source 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.

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