PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8614: The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file ty
CVE-2024-8614 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting jobsearch wp job board. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the jobsearch_wp_handle_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.9 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2024-11-06 |
| 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-2024-8614?
jobsearch wp job board: upgrade to 2.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8614 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8614 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-2024-8614 affect?
CVE-2024-8614 affects jobsearch wp job board. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the jobsearch_wp_handle_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.7. This makes it possible for
How urgent is CVE-2024-8614?
Priority 49/100. Critical severity
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