How severe is CVE-2023-2117?

CVE-2023-2117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2117?

CVE-2023-2117 affects 10web Image Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2117?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-2117 published?

CVE-2023-2117 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2117

CVE-2023-2117 is a low-severity vulnerability in 10web Image Optimizer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: 10web Image Optimizer
Published: 2023-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2117?: The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitize the dir parameter when handling the get_subdirs ajax action, allowing a high privileged users such as admins to inspect names of files and directories outside of the sites root.
How severe is CVE-2023-2117?: CVE-2023-2117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2117?: CVE-2023-2117 affects 10web Image Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2117 published?: CVE-2023-2117 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/44024299-ba40-4da7-81e1-bd44d10846f3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:10web:image_optimizer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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