Vulnerability · Published Aug 16, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2023-2122Image Optimizer by 10web < 1.0.27 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Medium 6.1
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in Image Optimizer by 10web from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 58% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei.
Severity (CVSS NVD)6.1Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 41.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Nuclei
Official description
The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitise and escape the iowd_tabs_active parameter before rendering it in the plugin admin panel, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, allowing an attacker to trick a logged in admin to execute arbitrary javascript by clicking a link.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Image Optimizer by 10web | 0 – before 1.0.27 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/936fd93a-428d-4744-a4fc-c8da78dcbe78 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description