How severe is CVE-2024-11638?

CVE-2024-11638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-11638 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-11638?

CVE-2024-11638 affects Gtbabel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11638?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-11638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54135.

When was CVE-2024-11638 published?

CVE-2024-11638 was published on 2025-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-11638

CVE-2024-11638 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gtbabel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54135
Affected product: Gtbabel
Published: 2025-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Gtbabel WordPress plugin before 6.6.9 does not ensure that the URL to perform code analysis upon belongs to the blog which could allow unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a logged in user (such as admin) cookies by making them open a crafted URL as the request made to analysed the URL contains such cookies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11638?: The Gtbabel WordPress plugin before 6.6.9 does not ensure that the URL to perform code analysis upon belongs to the blog which could allow unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a logged in user (such as admin) cookies by making them open a crafted URL as the request made to analysed the URL contains such cookies.
How severe is CVE-2024-11638?: CVE-2024-11638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-11638 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11638?: CVE-2024-11638 affects Gtbabel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11638?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-11638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54135.
When was CVE-2024-11638 published?: CVE-2024-11638 was published on 2025-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2f20336f-e12e-4b09-bcaf-45f7249f6495/

Affected products (1)

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