CVE-2024-8480: The Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8480?

sirv: upgrade to 7.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8480 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8480 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-2024-8480 affect?

CVE-2024-8480 affects sirv. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'sirv_save_prevented_sizes' function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.7. T

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8480 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sirv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'sirv_save_prevented_sizes' function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to exploit the 'sirv_upload_file_by_chunks_callback' function, which lacks proper file type validation, allowing attac

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: sirv

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-06 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sirv sirv UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.2.8

Fixed in: 7.2.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sirv || rpm -q sirv || sirv --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sirv

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sirv

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-8480?

sirv: upgrade to 7.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8480 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8480 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-2024-8480 affect?

CVE-2024-8480 affects sirv. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'sirv_save_prevented_sizes' function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.7. T

How urgent is CVE-2024-8480?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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