CVE-2022-41786
CWE-862Published: January 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Job Portal WP Job Portal – A Complete Job Board.This issue affects WP Job Portal – A Complete Job Board: from n/a through 2.0.1.
Risk Analysis
WP Job Portal for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote access. This critical flaw could lead to unauthorized data access or system manipulation.
There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Update the WP Job Portal plugin to a version beyond 2.0.1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-41786 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41786 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts