What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40600?

CVE-2023-40600 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 60.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-40600?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-40600. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 60.2%.

Exactly WWW EWWW Image Optimizer. It CVE-2023-40600

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2023-11-30 audit@patchstack.com

Information Disclosure

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 10:22 NVD

HIGH MEDIUM

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 10:22 NVD

7.5 (HIGH) 5.3 (MEDIUM)

CVE Published

Nov 30, 2023 - 15:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Exactly WWW EWWW Image Optimizer. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 60.2%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Exactly WWW EWWW Image Optimizer. It works only when debug.log is turned on.2.0. Affected products include: Ewww Image Optimizer. Version information: through 7.2.0..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.