Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in WP JobHunt Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-11283

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2025

Summary

The WP JobHunt plugin, utilized by WordPress sites, contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms. This flaw is rooted in the improper verification of user identity within the wp_ajax_google_api_login_callback function. As a result, unauthenticated users have the potential to gain access to arbitrary candidate accounts, posing significant security risks for site owners and users alike. It is crucial for organizations using the affected versions to implement security updates to safeguard against unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

WP JobHunt * <= 7.1

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tonn
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