CVE-2026-42684
SQL Injection in WP Job Portal
Publication date: 2026-06-02
Last updated on: 2026-06-02
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | wp_job_portal | to 2.5.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The SQL Injection vulnerability in WP Job Portal allows unauthenticated attackers to interact directly with the website's database and potentially steal sensitive information.
Such unauthorized access and potential data theft can lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive data against unauthorized access and breaches.
Therefore, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to compliance with these standards by exposing sensitive data to attackers.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an SQL Injection issue in the Ahmad WP Job Portal plugin. Specifically, it is a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability, which means that an attacker can inject malicious SQL commands into the database queries without directly seeing the results, potentially manipulating the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability has a high severity score (CVSS 9.3) and allows an attacker to execute SQL commands remotely without any privileges or user interaction. This can lead to high impact on confidentiality (data exposure) and availability (partial denial of service).
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate action is recommended to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Update the WP Job Portal plugin to version 2.5.2 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
- Apply a mitigation rule from Patchstack to block attacks until the update can be applied.