Access Control Flaw in Automattic WP Job Manager by WordPress
CVE-2026-25404

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Job Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-25404?

A security vulnerability exists in the WP Job Manager plugin, developed by Automattic, where inadequate authorization checks may permit unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities. This flaw arises from misconfigured access control security levels, making it possible for malicious actors to exploit the situation. Affected versions include all prior to and including 2.4.0. Proper mitigation measures should be taken to secure installations of the plugin.

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Affected Version(s)

WP Job Manager <= n/a

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-job-m...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tristan Jay Neale | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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