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CVE-2023-2117 - Before 1 Plugin

CVE-2023-2117

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.

CVE-2023-2117

LOW CVSS 2.7 Published 2023-05-30 Updated 2025-01-10
AI Risk Low (24/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: No public exploit references Priority: P5 Monitor
Severity Band LOW
CVSS Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Components 3
Reference Links 1
AI Risk Engine Low (24/100)
Exploitability Low
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status No public exploit references

Threat Timeline

  1. 2023-05-30 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2025-01-10 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-04-09 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 7 days ago

AI enriched 7 days ago (2026-04-09 06:41 UTC)

Technical Summary

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.

Potential Impact

Severity is LOW (CVSS 2.7). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

Before 1 PLUGIN · before-1 Affected: < 1.0.27 Fixed in: 1.0.27
Image Optimizer PLUGIN · image-optimizer Affected: < 1.0.27 Fixed in: 1.0.27
Image Optimizer By 10web PLUGIN · image-optimizer-by-10web Affected: < 1.0.27 Fixed in: 1.0.27
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