CVE-2023-2117: Image Optimizer by 10web < 1.0.27 - Admin+ Path Traversal

Published May 30, 2023
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Updated

The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitize the dir parameter when handling the getsubdirs ajax action, allowing a high privileged users such as admins to inspect names of files and directories outside of the sites root.

Affected Software

1 affected component
10web Image Optimizer Wordpress<1.0.27

Event History

May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:49 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
08:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-2117.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitize the dir parameter when…'.

3

What does this vulnerability affect?

This vulnerability affects the Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin version 1.0.26 or below.

4

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is low, with a severity value of 2.7.

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How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by high privileged users, such as admins, to inspect names of files and directories outside of the site's root.

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