CVE-2021-4352

Public Exploit

Description

The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the save_locsettings function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the settings of the plugin.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: https://codecanyon.net/item/jobsearch-wp-job-board-wordpress-plugin/21066856 JobSearch WP Job Board
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59170f0a-975e-487c-bdb0-585c802b3127?source=cve third party advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-jobsearch-wp-job-board-plugin-fixed-vulnerability/ exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ed7e664e-5a73-4d2d-a599-a0be89d6c2d1 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4352?
CVE-2021-4352 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4352?
To fix CVE-2021-4352, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-4352 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-4352 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4352?
CVE-2021-4352 affects https://codecanyon.net/item/jobsearch-wp-job-board-wordpress-plugin/21066856 JobSearch WP Job Board.
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