CVE-2024-43243CWE-434

WordPress JobBoard Job listing plugin <= 1.2.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published January 7, 2025

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Imagine a doormat that lets anyone inside your house, no questions asked! That's what this unrestricted file upload vulnerability in JobBoard lets attackers do! It's like a restaurant that allows anyone to bring in their own ingredients—without checking them—which might lead to a surprise dish of malware served right in your kitchen! An attacker could upload a malicious web shell, granting them full control over your server—exposing sensitive data, modifying files, or even taking the entire site offline. This could lead to absolute devastation for your business and reputation! ⚠️

Put simply

It's like a restaurant that allows anyone to bring in their own ingredients—without checking them—which might lead to a surprise dish of malware served right in your kitchen! The vulnerability in JobBoard (versions <= 1.2.6) allows unauthorized file uploads, enabling attackers to deploy a web shell unchecked, which can be executed on the server.

What to do

An attacker could upload a malicious web shell, granting them full control over your server—exposing sensitive data, modifying files, or even taking the entire site offline. This could lead to absolute devastation for your business and reputation! ⚠️ Update JobBoard to version 1.2.7 or later immediately to close this security hole. Additionally, implement strict file type validations and access controls to prevent unauthorized uploads in the future. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking prompt action, you can secure your site and keep those bad guys at bay! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00545 · 44.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-01-07T10:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JAN 10:49Z
    WordPress JobBoard Job listing plugin <= 1.2.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
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