CVE-2025-49978: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in eyecix JobSearch
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in eyecix JobSearch wp-jobsearch allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JobSearch: from n/a through < 3.0.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The eyecix JobSearch WordPress plugin before version 3.0.6 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability due to improperly configured access control. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization mechanisms by manipulating a user-controlled key, potentially leading to limited availability impact. The vulnerability is network exploitable without user interaction and does not affect confidentiality or integrity.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability impacts availability by allowing an attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization controls, potentially disrupting normal operations or access restrictions within the JobSearch plugin. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to trusted users and minimizing exposure of the affected plugin may reduce risk.
CVE-2025-49978: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in eyecix JobSearch
Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in eyecix JobSearch wp-jobsearch allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JobSearch: from n/a through < 3.0.6.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The eyecix JobSearch WordPress plugin before version 3.0.6 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability due to improperly configured access control. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization mechanisms by manipulating a user-controlled key, potentially leading to limited availability impact. The vulnerability is network exploitable without user interaction and does not affect confidentiality or integrity.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability impacts availability by allowing an attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization controls, potentially disrupting normal operations or access restrictions within the JobSearch plugin. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to trusted users and minimizing exposure of the affected plugin may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-11T16:07:48.985Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68568e84aded773421b5a9ca
Added to database: 6/21/2025, 10:50:44 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:50:47 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 12:36:52 AM
Views: 82
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