Insecure Direct Object Reference in WP Job Portal by WordPress
CVE-2024-13873
4.3MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 22 February 2025
What is CVE-2024-13873?
The WP Job Portal plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability affecting all versions up to 2.2.8. This issue arises from inadequate validation in the deleteUserPhoto() function where the plugin fails to check user-controlled keys. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to remove profile photos from user accounts without officially deleting the files. This flaw highlights the importance of proper access controls and validations in web applications.
Affected Version(s)
WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website * <= 2.2.8