CVE-2024-9707
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
9.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-04
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-10-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-9707?
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.
Is CVE-2024-9707 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-9707 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 9.1% on 2026-10-04, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-9707?
CVE-2024-9707 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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