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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24978 affects the WordPress Jobica Core plugin through version 1.4.1. It is a high-severity PHP object injection issue caused by unsafe deserialization. A logged-in attacker with low privileges could potentially compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue, especially for public sites with user accounts. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but the potential impact is broad if a vulnerable site is reachable and an attacker has low-level access.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-502, deserialization of untrusted data, in NooTheme Jobica Core package jobica-core. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high CIA impact. Affected scope is reported as Jobica Core through <= 1.4.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running NooTheme Jobica Core version 1.4.1 or earlier. Because privileges are required, sites allowing broad user registration or many low-privilege accounts may have higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and Patchstack reference describe the vulnerability class and impact but do not provide confirmed exploitation in the wild. It is not listed as KEV in the provided data. Do not assume active exploitation without additional evidence.
Researcher notes
Available sources identify the class as PHP object injection from unsafe deserialization but do not include vulnerable code details, exploitability constraints beyond CVSS, or a named fixed release. Further analysis should focus on vendor advisories, plugin changelogs, and safe code review if access is available.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites running the Jobica Core plugin.
- If installed and not needed, disable or remove the plugin.
- Check NooTheme and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Restrict untrusted account creation where business operations allow.
- Prioritize remediation on public-facing WordPress sites with user registration enabled.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether jobica-core is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to <= 1.4.1.
- Review user registration and low-privilege account exposure on affected sites.
- Check vendor, Patchstack, and CVE pages for updated remediation details.
- Monitor logs for unusual authenticated activity until remediation is complete.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.