CVE-2024-37927CWE-266

WordPress Jobmonster theme <= 4.7.5 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published July 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single misconfigured privilege can turn a user into a superuser in NooTheme Jobmonster! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where a diner can sneak behind the counter and start cooking — they might change the menu, charge what they like, or close early without a trace! This incorrect privilege assignment issue could allow an unauthorized user to escalate their access and potentially control critical parts of your Jobmonster installation. Imagine someone walking in and taking over your entire restaurant without a reservation — that’s the level of risk here!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a diner can sneak behind the counter and start cooking — they might change the menu, charge what they like, or close early without a trace! This vulnerability in NooTheme Jobmonster allows users to gain elevated privileges due to improper access controls, affecting versions up to 4.7.5. It’s a classic case of inadequate safeguards letting the wrong people play the role of the boss.

What to do

This incorrect privilege assignment issue could allow an unauthorized user to escalate their access and potentially control critical parts of your Jobmonster installation. Imagine someone walking in and taking over your entire restaurant without a reservation — that’s the level of risk here! Upgrade your NooTheme Jobmonster to version 4.7.6 or later to patch this vulnerability immediately. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure they align with your security policies. You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep your online space secure and manage those permissions like a pro. 🛡️

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
0.00487 · 41.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2024-07-12T13:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUL 13:59Z
    WordPress Jobmonster theme <= 4.7.5 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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