How severe is CVE-2021-4361?

CVE-2021-4361 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-4361 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-4361?

CVE-2021-4361 affects Eyecix Jobsearch Wp Job Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4361?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-4361 published?

CVE-2021-4361 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-4361

CVE-2021-4361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eyecix Jobsearch Wp Job Board with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Eyecix Jobsearch Wp Job Board
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the jobsearch_job_integrations_settin_save AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4361?: The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the jobsearch_job_integrations_settin_save AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the site.
How severe is CVE-2021-4361?: CVE-2021-4361 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-4361 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-4361?: CVE-2021-4361 affects Eyecix Jobsearch Wp Job Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4361?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-4361 published?: CVE-2021-4361 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eyecix:jobsearch_wp_job_board:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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