CVE-2024-0984: The ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of da

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0984?

imagerecycle pdf \& image compression: upgrade to newer than 3.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0984 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0984 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-0984 affect?

CVE-2024-0984 affects imagerecycle pdf \& image compression. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0984?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0984 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting imagerecycle pdf \& image compression. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: imagerecycle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 01:43 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imagerecycle imagerecycle pdf \& image compression UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1.14

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imagerecycle-pdf--image-compression || rpm -q imagerecycle-pdf--image-compression || imagerecycle-pdf--image-compression --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imagerecycle-pdf--image-compression

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imagerecycle-pdf--image-compression

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0984?

imagerecycle pdf \& image compression: upgrade to newer than 3.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0984 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0984 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0984 affect?

CVE-2024-0984 affects imagerecycle pdf \& image compression. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-0984?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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