How severe is CVE-2023-40196?

CVE-2023-40196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-40196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40196?

CVE-2023-40196 affects Imagerecycle Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40196?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-40196 published?

CVE-2023-40196 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40196

CVE-2023-40196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagerecycle Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Imagerecycle Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression
Published: 2023-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ImageRecycle ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin <= 3.1.11 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40196?: Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ImageRecycle ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin <= 3.1.11 versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-40196?: CVE-2023-40196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-40196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40196?: CVE-2023-40196 affects Imagerecycle Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-40196 published?: CVE-2023-40196 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/imagerecycle-pdf-image-compression/wordpress-imagerecycle-pdf-image-compression-plugin-3-1-11-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:imagerecycle:imagerecycle_pdf_\&_image_compression:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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