CVE-2025-3918

Job Listings 0.1 - 0.1.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via register_action Function

Description

The Job Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper authorization within the register_action() function in versions 0.1 to 0.1.1. The plugin’s registration handler reads the client-supplied $_POST['user_role'] and passes it directly to wp_insert_user() without restricting to a safe set of roles. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: nootheme Job Listings
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3918?
CVE-2025-3918 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-3918?
To fix CVE-2025-3918, 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-2025-3918 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-3918 is being actively exploited. 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-2025-3918?
CVE-2025-3918 affects nootheme Job Listings.
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