CVE-2025-7374: Auth Bypass (CVSS 5.4)

Description

The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, used by the JobCareer theme, is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.6. This is due to insufficient login restrictions on inactive and pending accounts. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Candidate- and Employer-level access and above, to log in to the site even if their account is inactive or pending.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

References

Other References

https://themeforest.net/item/jobcareer-job-board-responsive-wordpress-theme/14221636 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/12643dd9-3b5e-45ea-9a64-a5b00c9202c8?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7374? +

The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, used by the JobCareer theme, is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.6. This is due to insufficient login restrictions on inactive and pending accounts. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Candidate- and Employer-level access and above, to log in to the site even if their account is inactive or pending. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-7374? +

CVE-2025-7374 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-7374? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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