Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25404 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress WP Job Manager plugin through version 2.4.0. The published scoring indicates an unauthenticated remote attacker could gain limited access to information. No source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term WordPress plugin maintenance issue, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize public sites using WP Job Manager because exploitation requires no login, but the documented impact is limited.
Technical view
The CVE describes missing authorization in Automattic WP Job Manager, mapped to CWE-862. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites using WP Job Manager versions up to and including 2.4.0 are the likely exposure. Sites not running this plugin, or running versions outside the affected range per vendor guidance, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not identify exploitation in the wild, and KEV status is false. The CVSS vector suggests exploitation may be simple if the vulnerable component is reachable, but the documented impact is limited to confidentiality.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The bundle does not provide a named fixed version, detailed vulnerable endpoint, proof of exploitation, or workaround. Avoid assuming a patch level beyond vendor-published guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Job Manager plugin.
- Identify installed WP Job Manager versions.
- Prioritize sites running version 2.4.0 or earlier.
- Check Automattic or Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or official mitigations.
- Apply vendor-supported updates when available.
- Restrict unnecessary public access to job-manager functionality where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Job Manager is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the plugin version and compare it with <= 2.4.0.
- Review vendor advisories for fixed-version confirmation.
- Check web server and WordPress logs for unusual unauthenticated access patterns.
- Document remediation status for each affected site.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.