CVE-2024-0984: 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 disableOptimization 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 disable the image optimization setting.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-0984 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the ImageRecycle pdf & image compression WordPress plugin. Specifically, the disableOptimization function lacks a capability check, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to disable image optimization settings. This unauthorized modification of plugin settings can impact the intended operation of image compression but does not affect confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.1.13 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N). No patch or vendor advisory confirming remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to disable image optimization settings without authorization. This unauthorized modification impacts the integrity of the plugin's configuration but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-0984: 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 disableOptimization 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 disable the image optimization setting.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0984 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the ImageRecycle pdf & image compression WordPress plugin. Specifically, the disableOptimization function lacks a capability check, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to disable image optimization settings. This unauthorized modification of plugin settings can impact the intended operation of image compression but does not affect confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.1.13 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N). No patch or vendor advisory confirming remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to disable image optimization settings without authorization. This unauthorized modification impacts the integrity of the plugin's configuration but does not compromise confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-26T23:57:49.497Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6deab7ef31ef0b5909d0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:42:37 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:38:23 PM
Views: 14
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