CVE-2024-9361: The Bulk images optimizer: Resize, optimize, convert to webp, rename … plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9361?

bulk images optimizer: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9361 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9361 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-2024-9361 affect?

CVE-2024-9361 affects bulk images optimizer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Bulk images optimizer: Resize, optimize, convert to webp, rename … plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_configuration' function in all versions up to, and

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9361?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9361 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting bulk images optimizer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Bulk images optimizer: Resize, optimize, convert to webp, rename … plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_configuration' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options.

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	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: giuliopanda

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-18 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

giuliopanda bulk images optimizer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bulk-images-optimizer || rpm -q bulk-images-optimizer || bulk-images-optimizer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bulk-images-optimizer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bulk-images-optimizer

Note

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

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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-2024-9361?

bulk images optimizer: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9361 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9361 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-2024-9361 affect?

CVE-2024-9361 affects bulk images optimizer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Bulk images optimizer: Resize, optimize, convert to webp, rename … plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_configuration' function in all versions up to, and

How urgent is CVE-2024-9361?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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