How severe is CVE-2023-6699?

CVE-2023-6699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6699 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-2023-6699?

CVE-2023-6699 affects Wpcompress Wp Compress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6699?

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

Does CVE-2023-6699 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6699 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58920.

When was CVE-2023-6699 published?

CVE-2023-6699 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6699

CVE-2023-6699 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wpcompress Wp Compress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-24.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58920
Weakness: CWE-24
Affected product: Wpcompress Wp Compress
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.10.33 via the css parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6699?: The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.10.33 via the css parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2023-6699?: CVE-2023-6699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6699 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-2023-6699?: CVE-2023-6699 affects Wpcompress Wp Compress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6699?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-6699 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6699 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58920.
When was CVE-2023-6699 published?: CVE-2023-6699 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpcompress:wp_compress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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