WPSpeed – WordPress Speed, Cache & Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals, PageSpeed 100) vulnerabilities

Plugin slug wpspeed · 2 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-11-06 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.6.11 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

0 of 2 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in WPSpeed – WordPress Speed, Cache & Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals, PageSpeed 100)

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 6.4<= 2.6.102.6.11CVE-2026-1187842026-11-06Advisory
Medium 4.3<= 2.6.52.6.6CVE-2025-475902025-05-07Advisory

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Questions

Is the WPSpeed – WordPress Speed, Cache & Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals, PageSpeed 100) plugin safe to use?

All 2 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.6.11 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

How do I check which version of WPSpeed – WordPress Speed, Cache & Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals, PageSpeed 100) my site runs?

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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?

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