CVE-2024-13698: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Astoundify Jobify - Job Board WordPress Theme
The Jobify - Job Board WordPress Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'download_image_via_ai' and 'generate_image_via_ai' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application to upload files in an image format, and to generate AI images using the site's OpenAI key.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Jobify WordPress theme suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in its AI-related functions 'download_image_via_ai' and 'generate_image_via_ai'. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to invoke these functions, enabling unauthorized data access and modification. Attackers can upload images and generate AI images leveraging the site's OpenAI key, potentially leading to unauthorized use of resources and data exposure. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.2.7. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization controls, resulting in unauthorized data access and modification. Attackers can upload image files and generate AI images using the site's OpenAI key, which may lead to misuse of the site's resources and potential data exposure. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact with low complexity and no privileges required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected functions if possible, and monitor for unusual activity related to image uploads and AI image generation. Avoid exposing the OpenAI key publicly and consider disabling the vulnerable features temporarily if feasible.
CVE-2024-13698: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Astoundify Jobify - Job Board WordPress Theme
Description
The Jobify - Job Board WordPress Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'download_image_via_ai' and 'generate_image_via_ai' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application to upload files in an image format, and to generate AI images using the site's OpenAI key.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Jobify WordPress theme suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in its AI-related functions 'download_image_via_ai' and 'generate_image_via_ai'. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to invoke these functions, enabling unauthorized data access and modification. Attackers can upload images and generate AI images leveraging the site's OpenAI key, potentially leading to unauthorized use of resources and data exposure. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.2.7. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization controls, resulting in unauthorized data access and modification. Attackers can upload image files and generate AI images using the site's OpenAI key, which may lead to misuse of the site's resources and potential data exposure. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact with low complexity and no privileges required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected functions if possible, and monitor for unusual activity related to image uploads and AI image generation. Avoid exposing the OpenAI key publicly and consider disabling the vulnerable features temporarily if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-24T03:03:29.872Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e69b7ef31ef0b5a02d2
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:17:14 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:14:15 PM
Views: 15
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