How severe is CVE-2024-0869?

CVE-2024-0869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0869?

CVE-2024-0869 affects Connekthq Instant Images - One Click Unsplash Uploads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0869?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0869 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0869 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16652.

When was CVE-2024-0869 published?

CVE-2024-0869 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0869

CVE-2024-0869 is a high-severity vulnerability in Connekthq Instant Images - One Click Unsplash Uploads with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16652
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Connekthq Instant Images - One Click Unsplash Uploads
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Instant Images – One Click Image Uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay and Pexels plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary options update due to an insufficient check that neglects to verify whether the updated option belongs to the plugin on the instant-images/license REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0. This makes it possible for authors and higher to update arbitrary options. CVE-2024-33569 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0869?: The Instant Images – One Click Image Uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay and Pexels plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary options update due to an insufficient check that neglects to verify whether the updated option belongs to the plugin on the instant-images/license REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0. This makes it possible for authors and higher to update arbitrary options. CVE-2024-33569 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-0869?: CVE-2024-0869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0869?: CVE-2024-0869 affects Connekthq Instant Images - One Click Unsplash Uploads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0869?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0869 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0869 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16652.
When was CVE-2024-0869 published?: CVE-2024-0869 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:connekthq:instant_images_-_one_click_unsplash_uploads:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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