Directory Traversal Vulnerability in WP Compress – Image Optimizer for WordPress
CVE-2023-6699

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One]
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2024

What is CVE-2023-6699?

The WP Compress – Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability via the css parameter. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 6.10.33, allowing unauthenticated attackers to potentially read the content of arbitrary files on the server. Consequently, this could expose sensitive information, posing significant risks to website security and data integrity. Users of the plugin are advised to take immediate action to secure their installations.

Affected Version(s)

WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One] * <= 6.10.33

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Krzysztof ZajÄ…c
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CVE-2023-6699 : Directory Traversal Vulnerability in WP Compress – Image Optimizer for WordPress