CVE-2025-7782
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Cross-Site Scripting in WP JobHunt Plugin via Status Parameter

Publication date: 2025-12-20

Last updated on: 2025-12-20

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, used by the JobCareer theme, is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'cs_update_application_status_callback' function in all versions up to, and including, 7.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Candidate-level access and above, to inject cross-site scripting into the 'status' parameter of applied jobs for any user.
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Published
2025-12-20
Last Modified
2025-12-20
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-7782
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wordpress wp_jobhunt *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, specifically in the 'cs_update_application_status_callback' function. Due to a missing capability check, authenticated users with Candidate-level access or higher can modify data they shouldn't be able to. They can inject cross-site scripting (XSS) code into the 'status' parameter of job applications for any user, potentially compromising the site or other users.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows attackers with Candidate-level access to inject malicious scripts into job application statuses. This can lead to cross-site scripting attacks, which may result in unauthorized actions, data theft, session hijacking, or defacement of the website. It compromises the integrity and security of user data and the website.

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