What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-11972?

CVE-2024-11972 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 54.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-11972?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-11972. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 54.8%.

Hunk Companion CVE-2024-11972

CRITICAL

2024-12-31 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Information Disclosure Hunk Companion

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: wpscan

Severity by source

Vendor (wpscan) PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (wpscan) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: wpscan

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 31, 2024 - 06:15 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The Hunk Companion WordPress plugin before 1.9.0 does not correctly authorize some REST API endpoints, allowing unauthenticated requests to install and activate arbitrary Hunk Companion WordPress plugin before 1.9.0 from the WordPress.org repo, including vulnerable Hunk Companion WordPress plugin before 1.9.0 that have been closed.

AnalysisAI

The Hunk Companion WordPress plugin before 1.9.0 does not correctly authorize some REST API endpoints, allowing unauthenticated requests to install and activate arbitrary Hunk Companion WordPress. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.