How severe is CVE-2024-0983?

CVE-2024-0983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0983?

CVE-2024-0983 affects Imagerecycle Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0983?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0983 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0983 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16760.

When was CVE-2024-0983 published?

CVE-2024-0983 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0983

CVE-2024-0983 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagerecycle Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16760
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Imagerecycle Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0983?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-0983?: CVE-2024-0983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0983?: CVE-2024-0983 affects Imagerecycle Imagerecycle Pdf & Image Compression. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0983?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0983 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0983 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16760.
When was CVE-2024-0983 published?: CVE-2024-0983 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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