How severe is CVE-2023-6812?

CVE-2023-6812 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6812 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6812?

CVE-2023-6812 affects Wpcompress Wp Compress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6812?

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

Does CVE-2023-6812 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6812 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59023.

When was CVE-2023-6812 published?

CVE-2023-6812 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6812

CVE-2023-6812 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpcompress Wp Compress 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59023
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Wpcompress Wp Compress
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 6.20.01. This is due to insufficient validation on the redirect url supplied via the 'css' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6812?: The WP Compress – Image Optimizer [All-In-One plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 6.20.01. This is due to insufficient validation on the redirect url supplied via the 'css' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action.
How severe is CVE-2023-6812?: CVE-2023-6812 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6812 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6812?: CVE-2023-6812 affects Wpcompress Wp Compress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6812?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6812 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6812 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59023.
When was CVE-2023-6812 published?: CVE-2023-6812 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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