CVE-2023-4490: WP Job Portal < 2.0.6 - Unauthenticated SQLi

Published Sep 25, 2023
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Updated

The WP Job Portal WordPress plugin before 2.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users

Affected Software

2 affected components
wpjobportal Wp Job Portal Wordpress<=2.0.3
wpjobportal Wp Job Portal Wordpress<2.0.6

Event History

Sep 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this WP Job Portal WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this WP Job Portal WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2023-4490.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-4490?

The severity level of CVE-2023-4490 is critical.

3

How does CVE-2023-4490 impact the WP Job Portal WordPress plugin?

CVE-2023-4490 allows unauthenticated users to exploit a SQL injection vulnerability in the WP Job Portal WordPress plugin, potentially compromising the website.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-4490?

Yes, the WP Job Portal plugin has released a patch to fix CVE-2023-4490. It is recommended to update to the latest version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4490?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4490 at the following reference link: [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/986024f0-3c8d-44d8-a9c9-1dd284d7db0d](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/986024f0-3c8d-44d8-a9c9-1dd284d7db0d)

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