QID 150862

QID 150862: WordPress Compress - Image Optimizer Plugin: Directory Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2023-6699)

The WP Compress Image Optimizer 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.

Affected Versions:
WP Compress-Image Optimizer Plugin before 6.10.34

QID Detection Logic:
This QID sends a HTTP GET request and checks for vulnerable version of WordPress plugin running on the target application.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to read the contents of arbitrary files on the target system.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to upgrade to WordPress Compress-Image Optimizer 6.10.34 or later version to remediate this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 150862

    CVE-2023-6699 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    WP Compress – Image Optimizer URL Logo wordpress.org/plugins/wp-compress-image-optimizer/
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