CVE-2021-4361

Name: CVE-2021-4361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:14.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-4361 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 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 jobsearch_job_integrations_settin_save AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the site.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% 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 jobsearch_job_integrations_settin_save AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.4th 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/a69aa52f-9876-4180-97a4-713459b43f24Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/839a0cc0-a656-4107-a748-4ad85e950237?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-jobsearch-wp-job-board-plugin-fixed-vulnerability/Exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a69aa52f-9876-4180-97a4-713459b43f24Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/839a0cc0-a656-4107-a748-4ad85e950237?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4361?

How severe is CVE-2021-4361?

CVE-2021-4361 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4361?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST