Remote Password Reset Flaw in WP-jobhunt Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2018-19488

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP-jobhunt
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 25%

What is CVE-2018-19488?

The WP-jobhunt plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.4 contains a vulnerability due to inadequate controls on AJAX requests directed at the cs_reset_pass() function. This oversight allows remote attackers, without authentication, to exploit the system and reset user account passwords, potentially compromising user security. Site administrators are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-19488 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9206
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https://github.com/Antho59/wp-jobhunt-exploit
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EPSS Score

25% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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