CVE-2025-14293
📋 TL;DR
The WP Job Portal WordPress plugin contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in all versions up to 2.4.0. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this to read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing configuration files, credentials, and other confidential data. This affects all WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the plugin.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Job Portal WordPress 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 gain access to sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials, SSH keys, or other configuration files, leading to complete site compromise and potential lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Attackers exfiltrate WordPress configuration files, database credentials, and other sensitive server files, enabling further attacks or data theft.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, exploitation attempts are detected and blocked before sensitive data is accessed.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but is straightforward via the vulnerable 'downloadCustomUploadedFile' function. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.4.0
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-job-portal/tags/2.4.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP Job Portal and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download version 2.4.1+ from WordPress plugin repository and replace the plugin files manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable function via .htaccess
allBlock access to the vulnerable endpoint via web server configuration
# Add to .htaccess in WordPress root directory
<Files "model.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</Files>
Remove plugin temporarily
allDeactivate and delete the vulnerable plugin until patched
# Via WordPress admin: Plugins → Installed Plugins → WP Job Portal → Deactivate → Delete
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict user registration and review existing Subscriber accounts for suspicious activity
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file path traversal patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WP Job Portal version. If version is 2.4.0 or lower, the site is vulnerable.Check Version:
# Check via WordPress CLI
wp plugin list --name="WP Job Portal" --field=version
# Or check file directly
cat /path/to/wp-content/plugins/wp-job-portal/wp-job-portal.php | grep "Version:"Verify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify WP Job Portal version shows 2.4.1 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/wp-job-portal/modules/customfield/model.php with 'downloadCustomUploadedFile' parameter
- Unusual file access patterns from Subscriber-level accounts
- Multiple failed attempts to access sensitive file paths
Network Indicators:
- Outbound transfers of unusually large files from WordPress server
- Traffic patterns suggesting file enumeration
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/wp-content/plugins/wp-job-portal/modules/customfield/model.php" AND (query="*downloadCustomUploadedFile*" OR status=200 AND bytes>100000)