CVE-2024-0820: The Jobs for WordPress plugin before 2.7.4 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow use

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0820?

jobs for wordpress: upgrade to 2.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0820 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0820 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-0820 affect?

CVE-2024-0820 affects jobs for wordpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Jobs for WordPress plugin before 2.7.4 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0820?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0820 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting jobs for wordpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Jobs for WordPress plugin before 2.7.4 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: blueglass

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-18 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blueglass jobs for wordpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.4

Fixed in: 2.7.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jobs-for-wordpress || rpm -q jobs-for-wordpress || jobs-for-wordpress --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jobs-for-wordpress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jobs-for-wordpress

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0820?

jobs for wordpress: upgrade to 2.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0820 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0820 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0820 affect?

CVE-2024-0820 affects jobs for wordpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Jobs for WordPress plugin before 2.7.4 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

How urgent is CVE-2024-0820?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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