Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2021-4361

JobSearch WP Job Board <= 1.8.1 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update

The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the jobsearch_job_integrations_settin_save AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the site.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-4361 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin JobSearch WP Job Board. It affects Versions up to 1.8.1 and is fixed in 1.8.2.

Published
Oct 05, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wp-jobsearch
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.8.2, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-4361 is tracked for the Plugin JobSearch WP Job Board as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 1.8.1. Update JobSearch WP Job Board to 1.8.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
1.8.2
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.8.1
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-4361
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
wp-jobsearch View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2021-4361
Patched Versions
1.8.2
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.8.1
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