How severe is CVE-2023-2122?

CVE-2023-2122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2122?

CVE-2023-2122 affects 10web Image Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2122?

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

When was CVE-2023-2122 published?

CVE-2023-2122 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2122

CVE-2023-2122 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 10web Image Optimizer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: 10web Image Optimizer
Published: 2023-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2122?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-2122?: CVE-2023-2122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2122 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2122?: CVE-2023-2122 affects 10web Image Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2122?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2122 published?: CVE-2023-2122 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/936fd93a-428d-4744-a4fc-c8da78dcbe78

Affected products (1)

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

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