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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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Missing Authorization vulnerability in raratheme JobScout jobscout allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JobScout: from n/a through <= 1.1.7.
AnalysisAI
JobScout versions 1.1.7 and earlier contain an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify data through improperly configured access controls. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized actions without proper authentication or user interaction. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is rooted in CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), a class of access control flaws where the application fails to enforce proper privilege checks before executing sensitive operations. The JobScout plugin, identified via CPE cpe:a:raratheme:jobscout (versions <= 1.1.7), implements WordPress functionality for job posting and management. The underlying issue stems from WordPress REST API endpoints or administrative functions within the plugin that lack proper capability checks (such as current_user_can() verification) or capability-to-action mappings. This allows attackers to bypass the intended role-based access control system, directly invoking functions that should be restricted to authenticated administrators or specific user roles.
RemediationAI
Immediately update the JobScout plugin to the latest available version (1.1.8 or later if available from raratheme) that includes authorization checks and capability verification. If a patch is not yet available, disable the plugin entirely until a fix is released, and consider using alternative job board solutions with better security track records. As a temporary mitigation, implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious requests to JobScout endpoints, enforce strict WordPress user role separation to limit administrative access, and monitor WordPress logs and audit trails for unauthorized API or admin function calls. Consult the raratheme support portal or security advisories at https://wordpress.org/plugins/jobscout/ for official patch availability and migration guidance.
Same weakness CWE-862 – Missing Authorization
View allSame technique Authentication Bypass
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EUVD-2026-11810