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CVE-2023-6598: speedycache vulnerability
CVE-2023-6598: medium vulnerability affecting speedycache. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 4.3 MEDIUM
- EPSS
- 28.33%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- speedycache
What is known
The SpeedyCache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the speedycache_save_varniship, speedycache_img_update_settings, speedycache_preloading_add_settings, and speedycache_preloading_delete_resource functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-6598, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.3) affecting speedycache, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether speedycache is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.