Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-43928

JobSearch <= 2.5.4 - Missing Authorization

The JobSearch plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 2.5.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform an unauthorized action.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-43928 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin JobSearch WP Job Board. It affects Versions up to 2.5.4 and is fixed in 2.5.6.

Published
Aug 26, 2024
Last Updated
Sep 04, 2024
Slug
wp-jobsearch
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.5.6, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-43928 is tracked for the Plugin JobSearch WP Job Board as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 2.5.4. Update JobSearch WP Job Board to 2.5.6 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.5.6
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.5.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-43928
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
wp-jobsearch View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-43928
Patched Versions
2.5.6
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.5.4
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