PatchTheCVECVE-2024-11286: The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and includin
CVE-2024-11286 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them through the cs_parse_request() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to log in to any user's account, including administrators.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-288 |
| Published | 2025-03-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-11286?
jobcareer: upgrade to newer than 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-11286 being exploited?
CVE-2024-11286 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-2024-11286 affect?
CVE-2024-11286 affects jobcareer. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them through the cs_parse_reque
How urgent is CVE-2024-11286?
Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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