CVE-2026-24379
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WP Job Portal WordPress plugin where attackers can manipulate user-controlled keys to access unauthorized resources. It affects all WordPress sites running WP Job Portal version 2.4.3 or earlier. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass intended access controls and potentially view or modify data they shouldn't have access to.
💻 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 could access sensitive job applicant data, modify job listings, access administrative functions, or potentially compromise the entire WordPress installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to job applications, resumes, and user data stored within the plugin, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and additional authentication layers, though the core vulnerability remains.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some understanding of the plugin's API endpoints and parameter manipulation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.4.4 or later
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 latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-job-portal
Web Application Firewall Rules
allBlock suspicious parameter manipulation attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and audit all plugin API endpoints
- Deploy web application firewall with IDOR protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP Job Portal versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-job-portal --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.4.4 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual parameter manipulation in wp-job-portal API requests
- Multiple failed authorization attempts on job portal endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Unusual API calls to wp-job-portal endpoints with manipulated IDs
- Requests bypassing normal authentication flows
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri="*wp-job-portal*" AND (param_manipulation OR id_manipulation))