CVE-2026-25404
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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| automattic | wp_job_manager | to 2.4.0 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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