How severe is CVE-2023-40209?

CVE-2023-40209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40209?

CVE-2023-40209 affects Himalayasaxena Highcompress Image Compressor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40209?

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

Does CVE-2023-40209 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40209 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44806.

When was CVE-2023-40209 published?

CVE-2023-40209 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40209

CVE-2023-40209 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Himalayasaxena Highcompress Image Compressor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44806
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Himalayasaxena Highcompress Image Compressor
Published: 2024-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Himalaya Saxena Highcompress Image Compressor.This issue affects Highcompress Image Compressor: from n/a through 6.0.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40209?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Himalaya Saxena Highcompress Image Compressor.This issue affects Highcompress Image Compressor: from n/a through 6.0.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-40209?: CVE-2023-40209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40209?: CVE-2023-40209 affects Himalayasaxena Highcompress Image Compressor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40209?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40209 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40209 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44806.
When was CVE-2023-40209 published?: CVE-2023-40209 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/high-compress/wordpress-highcompress-image-compressor-plugin-4-0-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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