CVE-2024-49322CWE-266

WordPress Job Board Manager for WordPress plugin <= 1.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published October 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky privilege assignment flaw in CodePassenger Job Board Manager allows users to escalate their permissions like it’s a game! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where everyone has a key that opens almost every door. This vulnerability lets a guest step into the manager’s suite, accessing sensitive areas that should have been secured! This could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, allowing a malicious user to take control of admin functions, access sensitive data, or even manipulate job postings. Imagine a door to your office suddenly swinging wide open, letting anyone waltz in and wreak havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where everyone has a key that opens almost every door. This vulnerability lets a guest step into the manager’s suite, accessing sensitive areas that should have been secured! CVE-2024-49322 is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in the Job Board Manager for WordPress, version 1.0 and below, which allows unauthorized users to escalate their privileges, bypassing intended restrictions.

What to do

This could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, allowing a malicious user to take control of admin functions, access sensitive data, or even manipulate job postings. Imagine a door to your office suddenly swinging wide open, letting anyone waltz in and wreak havoc! To protect yourself, update to the latest version of Job Board Manager for WordPress immediately. Ensure that your user roles are correctly assigned, and regularly audit your permissions to prevent unauthorized access. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll ensure your site remains secure and your users protected! ⚡

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
0.00472 · 39.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2024-10-17T17:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 OCT 17:38Z
    WordPress Job Board Manager for WordPress plugin <= 1.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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