CVE-2024-43243 WordPress JobBoard Job listing plugin <= 1.2.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

An attacker can upload a malicious web shell to the server, leading to remote code execution on sites using the JobBoard Job listing plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-43243?

CVE-2024-43243 is a critical vulnerability in themeglow JobBoard Job listing, published on 7 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in themeglow JobBoard Job listing job-board-light allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects JobBoard Job listing: from n/a through <= 1.2.6.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43243?

How do I fix CVE-2024-43243?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43243 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-43243 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-43243 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3g64-6hgp-5m64.

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