HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-6699
HIGH

CVE-2023-6699

CWE-24Published: January 11, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-6699 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wpcompress1 product(s)
wp compress
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://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=
PATCHhttps://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=
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/defb87dd-bf5f-411f-b948-699337d05d44?source=cve
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/defb87dd-bf5f-411f-b948-699337d05d44?source=cve

All References (4)

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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
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/defb87dd-bf5f-411f-b948-699337d05d44?source=cveProduct · Third Party Advisory
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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
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/defb87dd-bf5f-411f-b948-699337d05d44?source=cveProduct · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-6699
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-24
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 11, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-6699 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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