CVE-2023-40600 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40600: WordPress EWWW Image Optimizer Plugin <= 7.2.0 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure

Vendor Exactly Www
Product EWWW Image Optimizer
Weakness CWE-200 · Info exposure
Published November 30, 2023
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Exactly WWW EWWW Image Optimizer. It works only when debug.log is turned on.This issue affects EWWW Image Optimizer: from n/a through 7.2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

EWWW Image Optimizer versions up to 7.2.0 expose sensitive information that can be accessed over the network without authentication. An attacker can retrieve limited confidential data by making direct requests to the plugin. The exposure is limited in scope and does not allow modification or disruption of site functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information from the plugin without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors; update the plugin immediately.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2023 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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