CVE-2024-9707

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9707

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1. Technical Attack Analysis:
– Attackers can exploit the vulnerability in the Hunk Companion plugin to gain unauthorized access to the WordPress site by exploiting the missing capability check.
– By sending crafted requests to the vulnerable REST API endpoint, an attacker can install and activate arbitrary plugins on the WordPress site.
– Once a malicious plugin is activated, it can lead to remote code execution (RCE) if the attacker uses a plugin that contains exploitable vulnerabilities.
– The exploitation can result in the complete compromise of the web application, allowing attackers to modify, steal, or delete data, and potentially take control of the underlying server.
– The attack can also facilitate lateral movement within the network if the compromised WordPress site has access to other internal resources.

2. Mitigation Measures:
– Update the Hunk Companion plugin to the latest version (1.8.5 or later).
– Implement proper capability checks for REST API endpoints.
– Limit REST API access to authenticated users only.
– Regularly review and audit installed plugins for vulnerabilities.
– Employ web application firewalls (WAF) to filter and monitor HTTP requests.
– Disable unused or unnecessary plugins to reduce attack surface.
– Monitor logs for unauthorized API access attempts.
– Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning on the WordPress site.

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