CVE-2024-11283: The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and includin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11283?

jobcareer: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11283 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11283 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-2024-11283 affect?

CVE-2024-11283 affects jobcareer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to wp_ajax_google_api_login_callback function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11283?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-11283 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jobcareer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to wp_ajax_google_api_login_callback function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary candidate accounts.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-289
Published	2025-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: chimpgroup

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-14 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chimpgroup jobcareer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.1

Fixed in: newer than 7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jobcareer || rpm -q jobcareer || jobcareer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jobcareer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jobcareer

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-2024-11283?

jobcareer: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11283 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11283 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-2024-11283 affect?

CVE-2024-11283 affects jobcareer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to wp_ajax_google_api_login_callback function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating

How urgent is CVE-2024-11283?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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