CVE-2026-24941
Missing Authorization in WP Job Portal ≤ 2.4.4 Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ahmad | wp_job_portal | From 2.4.0 (inc) to 2.4.4 (inc) |
| wpjobportal | wp_job_portal | to 2.4.4 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24941 is a high-priority Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress WP Job Portal Plugin versions up to and including 2.4.4.
The vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users.
This means that attackers do not need prior access or credentials to exploit this issue.
It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control and has a CVSS severity score of 7.5, indicating a significant risk and high likelihood of exploitation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions within the WP Job Portal Plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access to sensitive functions.
Because it does not require authentication, it poses a significant security risk to websites using vulnerable versions of the plugin.
Exploitation could result in unauthorized data manipulation, privilege escalation, or other malicious activities that compromise the integrity and security of the affected website.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary immediate mitigation step is to update the WP Job Portal Plugin to version 2.4.5 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
Until the update can be applied, users can enable Patchstack’s automatic mitigation rule, which blocks attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Additionally, enabling auto-updates specifically for vulnerable plugins through Patchstack’s platform can help ensure timely protection.
It is strongly recommended to apply these mitigations immediately to protect websites from exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.