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CVE-2024-9707 is an authorization flaw in the Hunk Companion plugin for WordPress affecting versions through 1.8.4. The vulnerable REST API endpoint /wp-json/hc/v1/themehunk-import lacks a proper capability check, allowing unauthenticated requests to reach functionality that installs and activates plugins. The issue is described as a missing capability check on the themehunk-import route, enabling unauthorized invocation of plugin installation/activation logic. Supporting context also notes that a related or persistent issue on the same endpoint was later observed beyond the initially stated fixed version, but for CVE-2024-9707 specifically the provided affected range is up to and including 1.8.4.
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This repository contains a Python exploit script (CVE-2024-9707.py) and a README.md. The exploit targets the WordPress Hunk Companion plugin (versions 1.8.4 and below), specifically abusing the /wp-json/hc/v1/themehunk-import REST API endpoint, which lacks proper authorization checks. The script first checks the plugin version by fetching /wp-content/plugins/hunk-companion/readme.txt, then, if the version is vulnerable, sends a crafted POST request to the REST API endpoint to install and activate an arbitrary plugin (default: wp-file-manager). The exploit is operational, providing a working payload and clear usage instructions. The README.md offers detailed guidance, prerequisites, and example usage. No hardcoded credentials or IPs are present; the script is parameterized for target URL and plugin name. The main attack vector is network-based, exploiting an unauthenticated API endpoint on the target WordPress site.
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A critical vulnerability in the Hunk Companion WordPress plugin allowing unauthorized plugin installation/activation via missing capability checks.
WordPress plugin vulnerability (GutenKit/Hunk Companion context) used in mass exploitation to enable unauthenticated plugin installation/activation leading to potential remote code execution.
A previously documented Hunk Companion unauthenticated plugin installation/activation vulnerability that was reportedly fixed in 1.8.5+, but the report states the issue persisted in later versions and was ultimately addressed in 1.9.0.
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