Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a critical authentication bypass in the WordPress Jobmonster theme from NooTheme. A vulnerable site could allow an unauthenticated attacker to abuse authentication and potentially gain broad control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Treat exposed WordPress sites using Jobmonster through version 4.7.9 as urgent until vendor guidance confirms remediation.
Executive priority
High priority for any business operating WordPress sites with the Jobmonster theme. Because the issue is unauthenticated and rated 9.8 critical, confirm exposure quickly, reduce risk immediately, and track vendor remediation before considering the issue closed.
Technical view
CVE-2025-54738 is CWE-288, authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel, affecting NooTheme Jobmonster/noo-jobmonster through <= 4.7.9. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the NooTheme Jobmonster theme/noo-jobmonster package installed at version 4.7.9 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify other affected products, hosting conditions, or vulnerable configurations beyond the theme and version range.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing and does not cite active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates a remotely reachable, unauthenticated issue with high potential impact if the affected theme is present. Public technical detail in the supplied sources is limited.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authentication bypass classification and critical CVSS scoring, but the supplied sources do not include exploit mechanics, proof-of-concept status, fixed version details, or observed exploitation. Avoid extrapolating beyond Jobmonster/noo-jobmonster through <= 4.7.9.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for NooTheme Jobmonster/noo-jobmonster installations.
- Prioritize sites running Jobmonster version 4.7.9 or earlier.
- Check NooTheme and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or replace the affected theme where risk cannot be accepted.
- Monitor for unexpected logins, role changes, content changes, and admin actions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed theme/package name and version on each WordPress site.
- Compare findings against the affected range: Jobmonster through <= 4.7.9.
- Review authentication, admin, and web logs for anomalous sessions or changes.
- Verify remediation status against vendor or Patchstack guidance before closure.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.