CVE-2024-11638: The Gtbabel WordPress plugin before 6.6.9 does not ensure that the URL to perform code analysis upon belongs t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11638?

gtbabel: upgrade to 6.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11638 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11638 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-11638 affect?

CVE-2024-11638 affects gtbabel. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11638?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11638 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting gtbabel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: gtbabel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-10 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gtbabel gtbabel UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.6.9

Fixed in: 6.6.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gtbabel || rpm -q gtbabel || gtbabel --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.6.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gtbabel

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gtbabel

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11638?

gtbabel: upgrade to 6.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11638 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11638 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-11638 affect?

CVE-2024-11638 affects gtbabel. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-11638?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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