CVE-2023-6598

SpeedyCache <= 1.1.3 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Options Update

MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS Score
Published: January 11, 2024 at 08:33 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:51 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSpeedyCache

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Severity
MEDIUM4.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

95%
v ≤ 1.1.3

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

4.3MEDIUMWordfence
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-862

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