CVE-2025-3918
Critical
Description
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductJob Listings
PublishedMay 3, 2025
First seenMay 3, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-285CWE-285
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| nootheme Job Listings | 0.1 ≤ v ≤ 0.1.1 | — |
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