CVE-2024-8761: The Share This Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirect in all versions up to, and including,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8761?

share this image: upgrade to 2.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8761 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8761 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-2024-8761 affect?

CVE-2024-8761 affects share this image. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 unau

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8761?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-8761 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting share this image. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2024-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wp-unit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-17 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-unit share this image UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.04

Fixed in: 2.04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy share-this-image || rpm -q share-this-image || share-this-image --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade share-this-image

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade share-this-image

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-2024-8761?

share this image: upgrade to 2.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8761 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8761 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-2024-8761 affect?

CVE-2024-8761 affects share this image. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 unau

How urgent is CVE-2024-8761?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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