CVE-2024-11286
CVE-2024-11286 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Chimpgroup Jobcareer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-288.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54063
- Weakness: CWE-288
- Affected product: Chimpgroup Jobcareer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them through the cs_parse_request() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to log in to any user's account, including administrators.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-11286?
- The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them through the cs_parse_request() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to log in to any user's account, including administrators.
- How severe is CVE-2024-11286?
- CVE-2024-11286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-11286 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-11286?
- CVE-2024-11286 affects Chimpgroup Jobcareer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-11286?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-11286 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-11286 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54063.
- When was CVE-2024-11286 published?
- CVE-2024-11286 was published on 2025-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://themeforest.net/item/jobcareer-job-board-responsive-wordpress-theme/14221636
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/91754c4d-a0d0-4d35-a70a-446d2bdf6c73?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chimpgroup:jobcareer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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