CVE-2023-2117: 10web image_optimizer Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-2117 is a low (CVSS 2.7) Path Traversal vulnerability in 10web image_optimizer. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 1.0.27.

Timeline

1. 30-05-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 10-01-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitize the dir parameter when handling the get_subdirs ajax action, allowing a high privileged users such as admins to inspect names of files and directories outside of the sites root.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.