CVE-2024-13873: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in wpjobportal WP Job Portal – AI-Powered Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website
The WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 via the deleteUserPhoto() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to remove profile photos from users accounts. Please note that this does not officially delete the file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Job Portal plugin for WordPress contains an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability (CWE-639) in the deleteUserPhoto() function. This flaw arises from missing validation on a user-controlled key, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to remove profile photos from other users' accounts. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.8. Although the profile photo association can be removed, the underlying photo file is not deleted. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact with no confidentiality or availability impact, but integrity impact limited to profile photo removal.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can remove profile photos from other users' accounts by exploiting the lack of validation on a user-controlled key. This impacts the integrity of user profile data but does not affect confidentiality or availability. The actual photo files remain on the server and are not deleted. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to profile photo modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users. Follow vendor updates for an official fix.
CVE-2024-13873: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in wpjobportal WP Job Portal – AI-Powered Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website
Description
The WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 via the deleteUserPhoto() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to remove profile photos from users accounts. Please note that this does not officially delete the file.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Job Portal plugin for WordPress contains an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability (CWE-639) in the deleteUserPhoto() function. This flaw arises from missing validation on a user-controlled key, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to remove profile photos from other users' accounts. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.8. Although the profile photo association can be removed, the underlying photo file is not deleted. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact with no confidentiality or availability impact, but integrity impact limited to profile photo removal.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can remove profile photos from other users' accounts by exploiting the lack of validation on a user-controlled key. This impacts the integrity of user profile data but does not affect confidentiality or availability. The actual photo files remain on the server and are not deleted. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to profile photo modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users. Follow vendor updates for an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-13T18:05:26.299Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d19b7ef31ef0b56de90
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:43:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:24:46 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:34:03 PM
Views: 12
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