CVE-2025-5397: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Noo JobMonster
The Noo JobMonster theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.1. This is due to the check_login() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to successfully authenticating them This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass standard authentication and access administrative user accounts. Please note social login needs to be enabled in order for a site to be impacted by this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Noo JobMonster WordPress theme (up to version 4.8.1) contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to improper identity verification in the check_login() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass standard login procedures and gain administrative privileges if social login is enabled. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication controls and gain administrative access to a WordPress site using the Noo JobMonster theme with social login enabled. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is critical and allows full control over the site without prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling social login functionality in the Noo JobMonster theme to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
CVE-2025-5397: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Noo JobMonster
Description
The Noo JobMonster theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.1. This is due to the check_login() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to successfully authenticating them This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass standard authentication and access administrative user accounts. Please note social login needs to be enabled in order for a site to be impacted by this vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Noo JobMonster WordPress theme (up to version 4.8.1) contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to improper identity verification in the check_login() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass standard login procedures and gain administrative privileges if social login is enabled. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication controls and gain administrative access to a WordPress site using the Noo JobMonster theme with social login enabled. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is critical and allows full control over the site without prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling social login functionality in the Noo JobMonster theme to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-30T16:34:42.983Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69045cb533ef7ec312843799
Added to database: 10/31/2025, 6:52:37 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:34:19 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:06:34 AM
Views: 235
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