CVE-2023-40600

WordPress EWWW Image Optimizer Plugin <= 7.2.0 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Exactly WWW EWWW Image Optimizer. It works only when debug.log is turned on.This issue affects EWWW Image Optimizer: from n/a through 7.2.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 7.2.1 or a higher version.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 16.36% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Exactly WWW EWWW Image Optimizer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ewww-image-optimizer/wordpress-ewww-image-optimizer-plugin-7-2-0-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40600?
CVE-2023-40600 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40600?
To fix CVE-2023-40600: Update to 7.2.1 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-40600 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-40600 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40600?
CVE-2023-40600 affects Exactly WWW EWWW Image Optimizer.
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