{"id":64378,"date":"2025-08-28T16:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:48:11","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T23:20:29","slug":"cve-2025-49382-cross-site-request-forgery-vulnerability-in-jobzilla-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49382-cross-site-request-forgery-vulnerability-in-jobzilla-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-49382: Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability in JobZilla WordPress Theme<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ongoing digital transformation has led to an increasing number of vulnerabilities in the cyber world. One such vulnerability, CVE-2025-49382, has emerged in the JobZilla – Job Board WordPress Theme. This vulnerability is of significant concern as it allows Privilege<\/a> Escalation by exploiting a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) flaw. The vast community of WordPress users, especially those utilizing the JobZilla theme, are at potential risk of system compromise and data leakage<\/a>. This vulnerability underscores the necessity of vigilance and timely<\/a> mitigation in our increasingly interconnected digital landscape.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-49382
\nSeverity: High, CVSS score: 8.8
\nAttack Vector: Network (Web-based)
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

JobZilla – Job Board WordPress Theme<\/a> | Up to 2.0<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability<\/a> in JobZilla stems from the theme’s failure to adequately verify requests sent to its servers. As a result, an attacker can trick an unsuspecting user into performing actions without their consent or knowledge. By sending a malicious request disguised as a legitimate one from the user, the attacker can potentially escalate privileges<\/a>, gain unauthorized access, or even lead to data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following is a conceptual example of a CSRF attack exploiting this vulnerability<\/a>. This could be a malicious HTML form that auto-submits itself, designed to send a POST request to a vulnerable endpoint on the JobZilla server:<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\n<\/form>\n<script>\ndocument.getElementById('evilForm').submit();\n<\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n
In the example above, visiting a malicious web page could trigger an automatic form<\/a> submission to the JobZilla server. If the user is authenticated<\/a>, this could lead to an undesired action being performed on their behalf.<\/p>\n
Recommended Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
Users of the JobZilla – Job Board WordPress<\/a> Theme should apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the meantime, deploying a Web<\/a> Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. These tools can detect and block malicious requests, thereby protecting the system<\/a> until a permanent fix is applied. Regularly updating and patching your software is an integral part of maintaining a robust cybersecurity<\/a> defense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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