What the vulnerability does
01Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.4.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Job Portal versions 2.4.3 and earlier contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to disrupt site availability. An attacker with a low-privilege account can trigger a denial-of-service condition affecting the entire site. No user interaction is required once the attacker is logged in. Update to a version newer than 2.4.3.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Disrupt site availability by triggering a denial-of-service condition.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site availability can be disrupted by any authenticated user, even those with minimal permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 22, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated