Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27049 is a critical account takeover risk in the WordPress Jobica Core plugin. Public sources describe an authentication bypass affecting versions up to 1.4.2. A vulnerable site could allow attackers to abuse accounts without normal login requirements, creating high risk to site control, data, and business operations.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any internet-facing WordPress site using Jobica Core. The business concern is unauthorized account access and possible site compromise. Prioritize discovery first, then apply vendor guidance or reduce exposure if no fix is available.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. The affected component is NooTheme Jobica Core, package jobica-core, through version 1.4.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the NooTheme Jobica Core plugin at version 1.4.2 or earlier. Organizations should confirm plugin presence and version across production, staging, and abandoned WordPress instances.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked in KEV. However, the vulnerability characteristics indicate a high-impact remote authentication bypass if the affected plugin is reachable on a public WordPress site.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited. The CVE description and Patchstack entry identify account takeover via authentication bypass, but the provided bundle does not include exploit details or a named patch. The affected version data is clearer in the description than in the structured affected array.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the Jobica Core plugin.
- Check NooTheme or Patchstack guidance for a vendor-confirmed fixed version.
- Apply a vendor-confirmed update when available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin based on business risk.
- Restrict administrative access and review account management activity.
Validation and detection
- Verify whether jobica-core is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against <= 1.4.2.
- Review logs for unusual logins, password changes, or account role changes.
- Confirm remediation by documenting updated, disabled, or removed plugin status.
- Continue monitoring vendor and Patchstack advisories for updates.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookupCredential and access behavior lookup
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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 vector scores
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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.