CVE-2026-23806
Missing Authorization in BlueGlass Jobs for WordPress Plugin
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| blueglass_interactive_ag | jobs_for_wordpress | to 2.8 (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
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the CVE-2026-23806 vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-23806 is a high-priority Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "Jobs for WordPress" affecting versions up to and including 2.8.
The issue 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 attackers can exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels to escalate privileges without proper permissions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability poses a significant risk because it allows unauthorized users to perform privileged actions on affected WordPress sites.
With a CVSS severity score of 7.5, it is considered a high-risk issue that can be exploited in mass-attack campaigns targeting many websites regardless of their traffic or popularity.
If exploited, attackers could manipulate job postings or other sensitive data, potentially leading to data integrity issues, unauthorized content changes, or further compromise of the website.
To mitigate the risk, it is recommended to update the plugin to version 2.8.1 or later or apply provided mitigation rules to block attack attempts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate the CVE-2026-23806 vulnerability is to update the Jobs for WordPress plugin to version 2.8.1 or later, where the issue has been patched.
For users who cannot update immediately, applying Patchstack’s provided mitigation rule is recommended. This rule blocks all legitimate and illegitimate requests related to the vulnerability, covering all attack scenarios.
Additionally, Patchstack offers automatic vulnerability mitigation and auto-update features for vulnerable plugins to ensure rapid protection.