CVE-2023-2122

Name: CVE-2023-2122
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-16T12:15:12.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2122 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitise and escape the iowd_tabs_active parameter before rendering it in the plugin admin panel, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, allowing an attacker to trick a logged in admin to execute arbitrary javascript by clicking a link.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitise and escape the iowd_tabs_active parameter before rendering it in the plugin admin panel, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, allowing an attacker to trick a logged in admin to execute arbitrary javascript by clicking a link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
10web	Image Optimizer	< 1.0.27

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/936fd93a-428d-4744-a4fc-c8da78dcbe78Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/936fd93a-428d-4744-a4fc-c8da78dcbe78Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2122?

How severe is CVE-2023-2122?

CVE-2023-2122 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2122?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST