CVE-2026-25404: Automattic WP Job Manager · Missing Authorization
Affects Automattic WP Job ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium : upgrade to 2.4.1 when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.4.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade Automattic WP Job Manager to 2.4.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AutomatticWP Job Manager | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, users should review and tighten access control configurations in WP Job Manager to mitigate unauthorized access risks. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic WP Job Manager wp-job-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Job Manager: from n/a through <= 2.4.0.