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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Job Listings versions 0.1 through 0.1.1 contain an improper access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read, modify, and delete data on affected sites. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 0.1.1 immediately.
What an attacker can do
Read, modify, or delete site data without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access, alter, or destroy job listings and potentially other site data without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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