CVE-2026-96897
Medium
Description
The Optima Express IDX WordPress plugin before 8.7.6 does not perform any authorisation check on one of its AJAX actions that is available to logged-out users, allowing unauthenticated attackers to force the creation of a fixed author-role account and to repeatedly rotate its application password on any connected install.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.3
Exploit probability—
ProductOptima Express IDX
PublishedSep 27, 2026
First seenSep 27, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Update
- Optima Express IDX8.7.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Optima Express IDX | 8.5.0 ≤ v < 8.7.6 | 8.7.6 |
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