CVE-2023-40196 HIGH

CVE-2023-40196: WordPress ImageRecycle pdf & image compression Plugin <= 3.1.11 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 <= 3.1.11 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ImageRecycle PDF & Image Compression versions up to 3.1.11 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, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting affected pages could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. The victim must click a malicious link or visit a compromised page containing the payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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