WP JobHunt Plugin up to 7.7 on WordPress cs_update_application_status_callback resource injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in WP JobHunt Plugin up to 7.7 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects the function cs_update_application_status_callback. This manipulation causes resource injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-7733. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WP JobHunt Plugin up to 7.7 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is the function cs_update_application_status_callback. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-99. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress, used by the JobCareer theme, is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 via the 'cs_update_application_status_callback' due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Candidate-level access and above, to send a site-generated email with injected HTML to any user.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-7733. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/21/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-204641). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource injection
CWE: CWE-99
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/20/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/20/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/21/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-7733 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-7733
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337681
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2025 08:51
Updated: 12/21/2025 03:24
Changes: 12/20/2025 08:51 (50), 12/20/2025 15:31 (1), 12/21/2025 03:24 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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