CVE-2024-0983: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in imagerecycle ImageRecycle pdf & image compression
The ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the enableOptimization function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to enable image optimization.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-0983 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the ImageRecycle pdf & image compression WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the enableOptimization function does not perform capability checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to enable image optimization features improperly. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 3.1.13 and could lead to unauthorized modification of plugin settings related to image optimization.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of plugin settings by authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher. While it does not impact confidentiality or availability, it can lead to unauthorized changes in image optimization settings, potentially affecting website behavior or resource usage. There is no indication of data disclosure or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities where possible or monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
CVE-2024-0983: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in imagerecycle ImageRecycle pdf & image compression
Description
The ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the enableOptimization function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to enable image optimization.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0983 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the ImageRecycle pdf & image compression WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the enableOptimization function does not perform capability checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to enable image optimization features improperly. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 3.1.13 and could lead to unauthorized modification of plugin settings related to image optimization.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of plugin settings by authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher. While it does not impact confidentiality or availability, it can lead to unauthorized changes in image optimization settings, potentially affecting website behavior or resource usage. There is no indication of data disclosure or service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities where possible or monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-26T23:50:50.072Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6deab7ef31ef0b5909cc
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:57:48 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 12:49:55 PM
Views: 13
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