CVE-2024-52389 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-52389: WordPress WP Job Portal plugin <= 2.2.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wpjobportal
Product WP Job Portal
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 18, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Job Portal versions 2.2.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the injected code, the script executes in their browser with their privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple components and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., job seeker or employer) and the victim must visit a page containing the injected code.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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