PatchTheCVECVE-2023-40209: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Himalaya Saxena Highcompress Image Compressor.This issue affects Highco
CVE-2023-40209 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting highcompress image compressor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Himalaya Saxena Highcompress Image Compressor.This issue affects Highcompress Image Compressor: from n/a through 6.0.0.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 75%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-06-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-40209?
highcompress image compressor: upgrade to newer than 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-40209 being exploited?
CVE-2023-40209 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-40209 affect?
CVE-2023-40209 affects highcompress image compressor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Himalaya Saxena Highcompress Image Compressor.This issue affects Highcompress Image Compressor: from n/a through 6.0.0.
How urgent is CVE-2023-40209?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.