CVE-2024-13873

CVE-2024-13873 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpjobportal Wp Job Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-639.

Key facts

Description

The WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 via the deleteUserPhoto() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to remove profile photos from users accounts. Please note that this does not officially delete the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13873?
The WP Job Portal – A Complete Recruitment System for Company or Job Board website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 via the deleteUserPhoto() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to remove profile photos from users accounts. Please note that this does not officially delete the file.
How severe is CVE-2024-13873?
CVE-2024-13873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-13873 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13873?
CVE-2024-13873 affects Wpjobportal Wp Job Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13873?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-13873 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-13873 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4446.
When was CVE-2024-13873 published?
CVE-2024-13873 was published on 2025-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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