CVE-2025-3918: Job Listings 0.1 - 0.1.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via register_action Function
First published: Sat May 03 2025(Updated: )
The Job Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper authorization within the register_action() function in versions 0.1 to 0.1.1. The plugin’s registration handler reads the client-supplied $_POST['user_role'] and passes it directly to wp_insert_user() without restricting to a safe set of roles. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Job Listings | >=0.1<=0.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3918?
CVE-2025-3918 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation in the Job Listings plugin for WordPress.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3918?
To fix CVE-2025-3918, update the Job Listings plugin to a version higher than 0.1.1 where the vulnerability has been patched.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-3918?
CVE-2025-3918 affects versions 0.1 to 0.1.1 of the Job Listings plugin for WordPress.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-3918?
CVE-2025-3918 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that arises from improper authorization handling.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-3918?
Any WordPress site using the affected versions of the Job Listings plugin is at risk from CVE-2025-3918.
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