How severe is CVE-2023-6598?

CVE-2023-6598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6598?

CVE-2023-6598 affects Softaculous Speedycache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6598?

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

Does CVE-2023-6598 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6598 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58822.

When was CVE-2023-6598 published?

CVE-2023-6598 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6598

CVE-2023-6598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Softaculous Speedycache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58822
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Softaculous Speedycache
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SpeedyCache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the speedycache_save_varniship, speedycache_img_update_settings, speedycache_preloading_add_settings, and speedycache_preloading_delete_resource functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6598?: The SpeedyCache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the speedycache_save_varniship, speedycache_img_update_settings, speedycache_preloading_add_settings, and speedycache_preloading_delete_resource functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options.
How severe is CVE-2023-6598?: CVE-2023-6598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6598?: CVE-2023-6598 affects Softaculous Speedycache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6598?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6598 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6598 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58822.
When was CVE-2023-6598 published?: CVE-2023-6598 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softaculous:speedycache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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