CVE-2025-7782 — HIGH (7.6) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, used by the JobCareer theme, is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'cs_update_application_status_callback' function in all versions up to, and including, 7.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Candidate-level access and above, to inject cross-site scripting into the 'status' parameter of applied jobs for any user.

CVSS Score

7.6

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-7782?

CVE-2025-7782 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, used by the JobCareer theme, is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'cs_update_application_status_callback' fu...

How severe is CVE-2025-7782?

CVE-2025-7782 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-7782?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.