CVE-2026-114190 Hai Zheng / Lite Speed Cache CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders managing WordPress environments with LiteSpeed Cache plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and potential updates to mitigate sensitive data exposure

Why it matters

CVE-2026-114190 is a medium-severity vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress, allowing retrieval of embedded sensitive data. Defenders should prioritize verification of exposure in their environments, especially those using plugin versions up to 7.9, and assess the need for updates or compensating controls to mitigate potential data exposure.

• Verification of sensitive data exposure in WordPress environments
• Potential data breaches due to embedded sensitive data retrieval
• Need for timely updates or compensating controls to mitigate vulnerability

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-114190 vulnerability affects LiteSpeed Cache plugin versions up to 7.9, allowing retrieval of embedded sensitive data. The CVSS score is 5.9, indicating a medium severity. This vulnerability impacts WordPress environments using the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in their environments. The vulnerability allows for the retrieval of embedded sensitive data, and the CVSS score indicates a medium severity.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in their WordPress environments, especially those using LiteSpeed Cache plugin versions up to 7.9, and assess the need for updates or compensating controls.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify the version of LiteSpeed Cache plugin in use and update to a fixed version if available
• Assess the exposure of sensitive data in the WordPress environment
• Consider implementing compensating controls to mitigate potential data exposure

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information on the vulnerability. Further verification is needed to understand the specific sensitive data that can be retrieved and the exact impact on affected systems.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.