How severe is CVE-2024-11972?

CVE-2024-11972 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2024-11972?

Affected package information for CVE-2024-11972 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11972?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2024-11972 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2024-11972 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2024-11972, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-11972?

CVE-2024-11972 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 91.9%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-11972?

CVE-2024-11972 affects themehunk hunk companion. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2024-11972?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2024-11972, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2024-11972 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2024-11972 was published on December 31, 2024 and was last updated on May 17, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2024-11972

CRITICAL

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…

Published

Dec 31, 2024

Updated

May 17, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

1 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

91.9%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

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.

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

hunk companionthemehunk

< 1.9.0

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-52259webappsmultiple

Hunk Companion Plugin 1.9.0 - Unauthenticated Plugin Installation

by Jun Takemura · Apr 18, 2025

Exploit-DB Source

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