Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24379 affects the WordPress WP Job Portal plugin up to version 2.4.3. It is an access-control weakness where a logged-in user may be able to interact with objects they should not control. The published CVSS impact emphasizes availability, not data theft. No provided source shows active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. It needs timely triage where the plugin is deployed, but the supplied evidence does not support emergency action unless business-critical sites or broad user access are involved.
Technical view
The issue is described as CWE-639, an insecure direct object reference / authorization bypass through a user-controlled key in wp-job-portal. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high availability impact. Sources identify affected versions as WP Job Portal <= 2.4.3.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to WordPress sites running WP Job Portal version 2.4.3 or earlier, especially where untrusted or numerous users can log in. Sites without the plugin are not affected based on the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability requires low-privileged authenticated access. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, patch confirmation, or evidence of exploitation in the wild. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited. The CVE description names IDOR/CWE-639, while the CVSS vector reports no confidentiality or integrity impact and high availability impact. Validate against vendor or Patchstack advisories before making assumptions about affected endpoints, exploitability, or remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Job Portal plugin.
- Identify plugin versions and prioritize any at or below 2.4.3.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Restrict unnecessary user accounts until remediation is confirmed.
- Monitor application logs for unusual plugin-related availability events.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Job Portal is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed plugin version from approved administration tooling.
- Verify whether the version is greater than 2.4.3 or otherwise vendor-confirmed safe.
- Review user roles allowed to access job portal functionality.
- Document remediation status and source of vendor guidance used.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.