CVE-2023-6699

Description

The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.10.33 via the css parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.25% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: smartersite WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One]
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/defb87dd-bf5f-411f-b948-699337d05d44?source=cve product third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3009183%40wp-compress-image-optimizer%2Ftrunk&old=2994665%40wp-compress-image-optimizer%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6699?
CVE-2023-6699 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6699?
To fix CVE-2023-6699, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-6699 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6699 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6699?
CVE-2023-6699 affects smartersite WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One].
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