PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8120: The ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in a
CVE-2024-8120 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) 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 Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.14. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on several functions in the class/class-image-otimizer.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings along with performing other actions via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2024-08-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-8120?
imagerecycle pdf \& image compression: upgrade to 3.1.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8120 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8120 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-2024-8120 affect?
CVE-2024-8120 affects imagerecycle pdf \& image compression. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The ImageRecycle pdf & image compression plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.14. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on several functions in the class/c
How urgent is CVE-2024-8120?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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