CVE-2024-1813CWE-502

Simple Job Board <= 2.11.0 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection via Job Application Fields

Critical · published April 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can inject PHP Objects into the Simple Job Board plugin for WordPress, opening the door to potential mayhem! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can sneak in and change the menu items without any checks. Suddenly, a seemingly harmless application can lead to meals that might cause chaos in the kitchen! 🍽️ This vulnerability could allow an attacker to delete crucial files, swipe sensitive data, or even execute malicious code when a simple job application is viewed. Imagine, a single click could compromise your entire website’s security — it’s absolutely devastating! 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can sneak in and change the menu items without any checks. Suddenly, a seemingly harmless application can lead to meals that might cause chaos in the kitchen! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from the deserialization of untrusted input in the job_board_applicant_list_columns_value function. If an attacker finds a way to exploit a PHP object injection chain via another plugin or theme, they can cause significant damage to the WordPress site.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to delete crucial files, swipe sensitive data, or even execute malicious code when a simple job application is viewed. Imagine, a single click could compromise your entire website’s security — it’s absolutely devastating! 😱 To safeguard your site, update the Simple Job Board plugin to version 2.11.1 or later immediately. Additionally, review your other plugins and themes for any potential PHP object injection vulnerabilities. Don’t leave your site wide open! 🛡️ You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll ensure your security hero status stays intact! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01219 · 68.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-04-09T18:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 APR 18:59Z
    Simple Job Board <= 2.11.0 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection via Job Application Fields
    cvelistv5