CVE-2024-55993
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WordPress Job Board Manager plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to 2.1.60, potentially enabling unauthorized access to job board management functions. WordPress sites using this plugin are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Job Board Manager plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify job listings, delete applications, or access sensitive applicant data without authorization, potentially leading to data breach or business disruption.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could view or modify job postings they shouldn't have access to, potentially altering job details or removing legitimate postings.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication mechanisms in place, only authorized administrators can manage job board content.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but can be performed by users with limited permissions. The vulnerability is in access control logic, making exploitation straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.61 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Job Board Manager' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 2.1.61 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate job-board-manager
Access Restriction
allRestrict access to WordPress admin area using IP whitelisting or additional authentication
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict user role management and review all user permissions
- Monitor job board activity logs for unauthorized modifications
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Job Board Manager version. If version is 2.1.60 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get job-board-manager --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.1.61 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to job management endpoints
- Unexpected modifications to job postings by non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Unusual API calls to job board management functions from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("job-board-manager" OR "job_board") AND ("unauthorized" OR "permission denied" OR "access control")