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CVE-2024-0593: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in presstigers Simple Job Board

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-0593cvecve-2024-0593cwe-862
Published: Wed Feb 21 2024 (02/21/2024, 06:47:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: presstigers
Product: Simple Job Board

Description

The Simple Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data| due to insufficient authorization checking on the fetch_quick_job() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to fetch arbitrary posts, which can be password protected or private and contain sensitive information.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 18:54:38 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0593 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the presstigers Simple Job Board WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 2.10.8. The issue arises from insufficient authorization validation in the fetch_quick_job() function, which enables unauthenticated attackers to retrieve arbitrary job posts, including private or password-protected entries. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored within these posts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3, reflecting a medium impact primarily on confidentiality. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or other authoritative sources.

Potential Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information contained in private or password-protected job posts within the Simple Job Board plugin. This unauthorized data disclosure impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. There are no known active exploits reported, and the vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges to be exploited.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if sensitive data exposure is a concern. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-01-16T14:03:15.515Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6ddeb7ef31ef0b58fe18

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:10 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:54:38 PM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:43:02 PM

Views: 18

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