WordPress EWWW Image Optimizer Plugin <= 7.2.0 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure
CVE-2023-40600

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Ewww Image Optimizer
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 November 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin by Exactly WWW, which could allow the exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized users. This issue occurs only when the debug log is enabled, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Affected versions include all prior to 7.2.0, emphasizing the need for users to evaluate their security settings and ensure that debugging features are not exposing critical information.

Affected Version(s)

EWWW Image Optimizer <= 7.2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-40600
Created by RandomRobbieBF

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ewww-image-...
vdb-entry

EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mika (Patchstack Alliance)
.