CVE-2024-43266: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal.This

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43266?

wp job portal: upgrade to 2.1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43266 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43266 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-2024-43266 affect?

CVE-2024-43266 affects wp job portal. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.1.8.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43266?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43266 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting wp job portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.1.8.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2024-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpjobportal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-18 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpjobportal wp job portal UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.9

Fixed in: 2.1.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-job-portal || rpm -q wp-job-portal || wp-job-portal --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-job-portal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-job-portal

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-2024-43266?

wp job portal: upgrade to 2.1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43266 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43266 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-2024-43266 affect?

CVE-2024-43266 affects wp job portal. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.1.8.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43266?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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