How severe is CVE-2024-8761?

CVE-2024-8761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8761?

CVE-2024-8761 affects Wp-unit Share This Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8761?

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-2024-8761 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8761 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49403.

When was CVE-2024-8761 published?

CVE-2024-8761 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8761

CVE-2024-8761 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp-unit Share This Image with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49403
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Wp-unit Share This Image
Published: 2024-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Share This Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 2.03. This is due to insufficient validation on the redirect url supplied via the link parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8761?: The Share This Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 2.03. This is due to insufficient validation on the redirect url supplied via the link parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action.
How severe is CVE-2024-8761?: CVE-2024-8761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8761?: CVE-2024-8761 affects Wp-unit Share This Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8761?: 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-2024-8761 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8761 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49403.
When was CVE-2024-8761 published?: CVE-2024-8761 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-unit:share_this_image:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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