What the vulnerability does
01Description
The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.2. This is due to improper configurations in the 'jobsearch_xing_response_data_callback', 'set_access_tokes', and 'google_callback' functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as the first connected Xing user, or any connected Xing user if the Xing id is known. It is also possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as the first connected Google user if the user has logged in, without subsequently logging out, in thirty days. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.8.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
JobSearch WP Job Board versions up to 2.9.2 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the plugin without valid credentials due to improper authentication checks. This allows full control over job board functionality and potentially sensitive user data. Update immediately to a version newer than 2.9.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the job board without valid credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access and modify job listings, user accounts, and sensitive job board data without permission.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 25, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
