CVE-2023-30494 HIGH

CVE-2023-30494: WordPress ImageRecycle pdf & image compression Plugin <= 3.1.10 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Imagerecycle
Product ImageRecycle pdf & image compression
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 4, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ImageRecycle ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin <= 3.1.10 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ImageRecycle PDF & Image Compression versions up to 3.1.10 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a user's browser when they interact with the affected component. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users or the site itself depending on context.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal data, redirect traffic, or deface content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors may be compromised; attackers can steal session tokens, credentials, or redirect users to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

User must visit a page or click a link containing the attacker's malicious payload; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 4, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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