How severe is CVE-2024-8434?

CVE-2024-8434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8434?

CVE-2024-8434 affects Themehunk Mega Menu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8434?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8434 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8434 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49173.

When was CVE-2024-8434 published?

CVE-2024-8434 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8434

CVE-2024-8434 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themehunk Mega Menu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49173
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Themehunk Mega Menu
Published: 2024-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Easy Mega Menu Plugin for WordPress – ThemeHunk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions hooked via AJAX in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform actions like updating plugin settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8434?: The Easy Mega Menu Plugin for WordPress – ThemeHunk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions hooked via AJAX in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform actions like updating plugin settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-8434?: CVE-2024-8434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8434?: CVE-2024-8434 affects Themehunk Mega Menu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8434 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8434 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49173.
When was CVE-2024-8434 published?: CVE-2024-8434 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themehunk:mega_menu:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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