PT-2023-27315 · Unknown · Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression Plugin

Thiennv · Published 2023-09-04 · Updated 2023-09-08 · CVE-2023-40196

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin versions <= 3.1.11

Description The issue is an Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into a website, potentially allowing them to steal user data or take control of the user's session.

Recommendations For versions <= 3.1.11, update to a version higher than 3.1.11 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the plugin until a patch is available. Avoid using the plugin for sensitive operations until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-40196

Affected Products

Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression Plugin

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-40196 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40196 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1698708896750113265 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/imagerecycle-pdf-image-compression/wordpress-imagerecycle-pdf-image-compression-plugin-3-1-11-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1698658070090359163 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/cracbot/status/1698939077884854654 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/69794 · Telegram Post