Missing Authorization Vulnerability in WP Job Manager by Automattic
CVE-2026-39660

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Job Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-39660?

A missing authorization vulnerability exists in the WP Job Manager plugin by Automattic, allowing attackers to exploit misconfigured access control levels. This issue is particularly concerning as it may grant unauthorized users access to restricted functionalities. Users of WP Job Manager, especially those using versions up to and including 2.4.1, are strongly advised to evaluate their security settings and update plugins to safeguard against possible exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

WP Job Manager 0 <= 2.4.1

References

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

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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