CVE-2024-9707

Hunk Companion <= 1.8.4 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation

Description

The Hunk Companion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation/activation due to a missing capability check on the /wp-json/hc/v1/themehunk-import REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution if another vulnerable plugin is installed and activated.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 41.65% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: themehunk Hunk Companion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9c101fca-037c-4bed-9dc7-baa021a8b59c?source=cve third party advisory
https://github.com/WordPressBugBounty/plugins-hunk-companion/blob/5a3cedc7b3d35d407b210e691c53c6cb400e4051/hunk-companion/import/app/app.php#L46 product
https://wordpress.org/plugins/hunk-companion/ product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3166501%40hunk-companion&new=3166501%40hunk-companion&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9707?
CVE-2024-9707 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9707?
To fix CVE-2024-9707, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-9707 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-9707 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~42% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-9707?
CVE-2024-9707 affects themehunk Hunk Companion.
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