CVE-2026-25404
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Missing Authorization in WP Job Manager ≤ 2.4.0 Enables Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-02-19

Last updated on: 2026-02-24

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic WP Job Manager wp-job-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Job Manager: from n/a through <= 2.4.0.
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Published
2026-02-19
Last Modified
2026-02-24
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-25404
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Vendor Product Version / Range
automattic wp_job_manager to 2.4.0 (inc)
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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 is a Missing Authorization issue in the Automattic WP Job Manager plugin (version 2.4.0 and earlier). It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially bypassing restrictions that should prevent unauthorized actions.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that unauthorized users may gain access to restricted functions or data within the WP Job Manager plugin. This could lead to unauthorized modifications, data exposure, or other security breaches depending on how the plugin is used on your site.

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