CVE-2024-43266: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in wpjobportal WP Job Portal
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.1.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in WP Job Portal (<= 2.1.8) involves an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key, enabling attackers with limited privileges to circumvent access controls. The issue affects the integrity and availability of the system but does not compromise confidentiality. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and unchanged scope.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers with some privileges to bypass authorization mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized actions that affect data integrity and system availability. Confidential data disclosure is not impacted. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user privileges to the minimum necessary and monitor for unusual activity related to authorization bypass attempts.
CVE-2024-43266: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in wpjobportal WP Job Portal
Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.1.8.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WP Job Portal (<= 2.1.8) involves an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key, enabling attackers with limited privileges to circumvent access controls. The issue affects the integrity and availability of the system but does not compromise confidentiality. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and unchanged scope.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers with some privileges to bypass authorization mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized actions that affect data integrity and system availability. Confidential data disclosure is not impacted. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user privileges to the minimum necessary and monitor for unusual activity related to authorization bypass attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-09T09:20:48.471Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd746de6bfc5ba1def780e
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:39:25 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:14:10 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:52:20 AM
Views: 31
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