CVE-2021-4352

Name: CVE-2021-4352
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:13.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-4352 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the save_locsettings function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the settings of the plugin.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the save_locsettings function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the settings of the plugin.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eyecix	Jobsearch Wp Job Board	<= 1.8.1

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-jobsearch-wp-job-board-plugin-fixed-vulnerability/Exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ed7e664e-5a73-4d2d-a599-a0be89d6c2d1Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59170f0a-975e-487c-bdb0-585c802b3127?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-jobsearch-wp-job-board-plugin-fixed-vulnerability/Exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ed7e664e-5a73-4d2d-a599-a0be89d6c2d1Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59170f0a-975e-487c-bdb0-585c802b3127?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4352?

How severe is CVE-2021-4352?

CVE-2021-4352 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4352?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-4352?

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Source: NVD / NIST