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PowerJob CVE-2025-11580

MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2025-10-10 cna@vuldb.com
5.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: vuldb
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach PowerJob web interface
  2. Exploit
    Request /user/list endpoint unauthenticated
  3. Execution
    Authorization check absent
  4. Impact
    Receive exposed user list data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires only network reachability to the PowerJob web/console application (the /user/list endpoint); per the provided CVSS 4.0 vector (PR:N/UI:N/AC:L/AT:N) no credentials, user interaction, or special attack prerequisites are needed, and the flaw is the absence of an authorization check on that function. The main limiting factors are network exposure (instances restricted to internal networks or behind an authenticating reverse proxy are far less exposed) and the affected version range (PowerJob up to and including 5.1.2); impact is bounded to disclosure of the user list with no write or availability effect.

Impact

This is a genuine but moderate-priority issue, not a top-tier emergency. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N) describes a remotely reachable, low-complexity flaw requiring no authentication or user interaction, which supports easy exploitation, but the impact is narrow: only VC:L (low confidentiality) with no integrity or availability impact, consistent with CWE-862 missing authorization exposing the /user/list function. The CVSS 4.0 base is 5.5 (medium). EPSS is 1.09% (65th percentile) - modest, indicating no evidence of broad automated exploitation despite the low attack complexity. A public exploit exists (E:P in the vector and the description stating the exploit was made public), raising the practical likelihood of opportunistic use, but this is NOT the same as active exploitation: the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV. Signals are broadly consistent - easy to reach but low-value information disclosure - so the realistic risk is unauthorized enumeration of user data rather than system compromise. Priority should be driven by how exposed the PowerJob console is (internet-facing deployments warrant prompter patching).

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network access to a PowerJob instance sends a request to the /user/list endpoint without authenticating and receives the application's user list because the endpoint fails to enforce authorization. A public exploit is available, so the request can be reproduced trivially to harvest account/user information for reconnaissance or follow-on attacks.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 1.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 19, 2026

Missing authorization in PowerJob through 5.1.2 exposes the /user/list endpoint, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the application's user list and disclose account-related information. The impact is limited to confidentiality, with no write or availability effect, and publicly available exploit code exists. EPSS is 1.09% (65th percentile), indicating low absolute likelihood; the issue is not reported as actively exploited in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

The available data does not identify an exact vendor-fixed PowerJob release, so the primary action is to upgrade to a version later than 5.1.2 once the maintainers confirm the fix, tracking https://github.com/PowerJob/PowerJob/issues/1127 and the project repository for the patched version. If an upgrade cannot be applied immediately, place the PowerJob console behind an authenticating reverse proxy and explicitly deny unauthenticated access to /user/list, and restrict console reachability to trusted administrative networks or VPNs; these controls reduce exposure but may break legitimate administrative workflows if applied too broadly. Review logs for unauthenticated requests to /user/list and treat any exposed user-list data as a potential precursor to targeted credential or phishing attacks.

Affected Packages

maven tech.powerjob:powerjob no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in maven

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

PowerJob is a Java-based distributed job scheduling and computing platform that exposes a web console for administration. The affected /user/list function returns user records but lacks an authorization check (CWE-862), so the endpoint can be reached without the expected role or session validation. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:powerjob:powerjob:* combined with the CVE description bounds affected deployments to PowerJob up to and including 5.1.2, and the CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms that network reachability to the web console is the primary precondition. The resulting impact is disclosure of the user list only, with no integrity or availability impact.

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Severity by source

Vendor (vuldb) PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
vuln.today AI 5.3 MEDIUM

Remotely reachable endpoint with no auth or interaction (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N); missing authorization leaks user data giving C:L, with no integrity or availability impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (vuldb).

CVSS VectorVendor: vuldb

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

A weakness has been identified in PowerJob up to 5.1.2. This affects the function list of the file /user/list. This manipulation causes missing authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.1%
Top 35% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche open-source distributed job scheduler, limited enterprise footprint
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 1.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +28
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:powerjob:powerjob:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2026-75430 CRITICAL
9.8 Sep 04

Unauthenticated remote code execution in PowerJob Worker 5.1.2 (and likely earlier) stems from the /worker/deployContain

CVE-2026-75429 CRITICAL
9.8 Sep 04

Unauthenticated remote code execution in PowerJob 4.x through 5.1.2 lets any actor that can reach the server's Server-Wo

CVE-2024-44546 CRITICAL
9.8 Nov 11

Powerjob >= 3.20 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the version parameter. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vuln

CVE-2023-29924 CRITICAL
9.8 Apr 21

PowerJob V4.3.1 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control that allows for remote code execution. Rated critical severity

CVE-2023-29926 CRITICAL
9.8 Apr 20

PowerJob V4.3.2 has unauthorized interface that causes remote code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this v

CVE-2023-29922 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Apr 19

PowerJob V4.3.1 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via the create user/save interface. Rated medium severity (CVS

CVE-2023-29923 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Apr 19

PowerJob V4.3.1 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely

CVE-2023-29921 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Apr 19

PowerJob V4.3.1 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via the create app interface. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3)

CVE-2026-75431 CRITICAL
9.1 Sep 04

Remote code execution in PowerJob Server 5.1.2 (and likely earlier releases) stems from a predictable/hardcoded HS256 si

CVE-2023-36106 HIGH
7.5 Aug 17

An incorrect access control vulnerability in powerjob 4.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive info

CVE-2026-5739 MEDIUM
6.9 Apr 07

Remote code injection in PowerJob 5.1.0, 5.1.1, and 5.1.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via

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