CVE-2025-5397 (GCVE-0-2025-5397)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-10-31 06:42 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:59
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Jobmonster - Job Board WordPress Theme <= 4.8.1 - Authentication Bypass
Summary
The Noo JobMonster theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.1. This is due to the check_login() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to successfully authenticating them This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass standard authentication and access administrative user accounts. Please note social login needs to be enabled in order for a site to be impacted by this vulnerability.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-31 14:28 UTC
CWE
- CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Noo JobMonster |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 4.8.1
(semver)
|
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