CVE-2024-7761: In the process of testing the Simple Job Board WordPress plugin before 2.12.2, a vulnerability was found that

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7761?

simple job board: upgrade to 2.12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7761 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7761 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-2024-7761 affect?

CVE-2024-7761 affects simple job board. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In the process of testing the Simple Job Board WordPress plugin before 2.12.2, a vulnerability was found that allows you to implement Stored XSS on behalf of the editor by embedding malicious script, which entails account takeover backdoor

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7761?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7761 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting simple job board. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the process of testing the Simple Job Board WordPress plugin before 2.12.2, a vulnerability was found that allows you to implement Stored XSS on behalf of the editor by embedding malicious script, which entails account takeover backdoor

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: presstigers

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

presstigers simple job board UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.12.2

Fixed in: 2.12.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-job-board || rpm -q simple-job-board || simple-job-board --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.12.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-job-board

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-job-board

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-2024-7761?

simple job board: upgrade to 2.12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7761 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7761 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-2024-7761 affect?

CVE-2024-7761 affects simple job board. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In the process of testing the Simple Job Board WordPress plugin before 2.12.2, a vulnerability was found that allows you to implement Stored XSS on behalf of the editor by embedding malicious script, which entails account takeover backdoor

How urgent is CVE-2024-7761?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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