CVE-2024-11286: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in WP JobHunt
The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them through the cs_parse_request() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to log in to any user's account, including administrators.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-11286 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the WP JobHunt WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 7.1. The issue stems from improper identity verification in the cs_parse_request() function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user, including administrators. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical). No patch or official fix information is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service. The vulnerability was published on 2025-03-14.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, site configuration changes, and potential deployment of malicious content or further attacks. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 disabling the WP JobHunt plugin or restricting access to affected functionality to trusted users only. Monitor official WP JobHunt and WordPress security advisories for updates. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently provided.
CVE-2024-11286: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in WP JobHunt
Description
The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them through the cs_parse_request() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to log in to any user's account, including administrators.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-11286 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the WP JobHunt WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 7.1. The issue stems from improper identity verification in the cs_parse_request() function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user, including administrators. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical). No patch or official fix information is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service. The vulnerability was published on 2025-03-14.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, site configuration changes, and potential deployment of malicious content or further attacks. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 disabling the WP JobHunt plugin or restricting access to affected functionality to trusted users only. Monitor official WP JobHunt and WordPress security advisories for updates. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-15T20:12:45.530Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e0cb7ef31ef0b5943e1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:13:40 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 2:32:42 PM
Views: 18
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