CVE-2026-25404 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-25404: WordPress WP Job Manager plugin <= 2.4.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Automattic
Product WP Job Manager
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published February 19, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic WP Job Manager wp-job-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Job Manager: from n/a through <= 2.4.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Job Manager versions 2.4.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.4.0 to prevent unauthorized data disclosure.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthenticated visitors can access data they shouldn't see, potentially including job listings or user information.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 19, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated