CVE-2025-5397
Jobmonster - Job Board WordPress Theme <= 4.8.1 - Authentication Bypass
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 31, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 31, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Noo JobMonster theme to the latest version.
- Verify that the authentication bypass vulnerability is no longer present.
- Ensure social login is securely configured if enabled.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-5397.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://themeforest.net/item/jobmonster-job-board-wordpress-theme/10965446 | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6fa4aa8d-d7f1-4e91-bb2c-c9f80a4bb216?source=cve |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-288 Added Reference https://themeforest.net/item/jobmonster-job-board-wordpress-theme/10965446 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6fa4aa8d-d7f1-4e91-bb2c-c9f80a4bb216?source=cve