How severe is CVE-2024-43266?

CVE-2024-43266 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-43266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43266?

CVE-2024-43266 affects Wpjobportal Wp Job Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43266?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-43266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40158.

When was CVE-2024-43266 published?

CVE-2024-43266 was published on 2024-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43266

CVE-2024-43266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpjobportal Wp Job Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40158
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Wpjobportal Wp Job Portal
Published: 2024-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.1.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43266?: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.1.8.
How severe is CVE-2024-43266?: CVE-2024-43266 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-43266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43266?: CVE-2024-43266 affects Wpjobportal Wp Job Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43266?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40158.
When was CVE-2024-43266 published?: CVE-2024-43266 was published on 2024-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-job-portal/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-job-portal-a-complete-job-board-plugin-2-1-6-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpjobportal:wp_job_portal:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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