CVE-2026-49079
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Unauthenticated SQL Injection in JetSearch

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in JetSearch <= 3.5.17 versions.
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Published
2026-06-17
Last Modified
2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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NVD
CVE-2026-49079
EUVD
EUVD-2026-37619
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
jetsearch jetsearch to 3.5.17 (inc)
patchstack jetsearch to 3.5.17 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-49079 is an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability found in the WordPress JetSearch Plugin versions 3.5.17 and below.

This flaw allows attackers who do not need to be logged in to interact directly with the website's database by injecting malicious SQL commands.

It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection, indicating it is a critical security issue.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts as it allows unauthenticated attackers to access and manipulate the website's database.

  • Attackers can steal sensitive information stored in the database.
  • It may lead to data breaches affecting thousands of websites due to its high severity and likelihood of mass exploitation.
  • The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.3, indicating critical risk with potential for significant damage.
Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is an unauthenticated SQL Injection in the WordPress JetSearch Plugin versions 3.5.17 and below. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests targeting the JetSearch plugin endpoints that attempt SQL injection payloads.

While specific commands are not provided in the resources, common detection methods include using web application firewall (WAF) logs or intrusion detection systems (IDS) to identify unusual query parameters or payloads in requests to the JetSearch plugin.

Administrators can also search web server logs for suspicious patterns such as SQL keywords or typical injection strings in requests to JetSearch plugin URLs.

Mitigation Strategies

The immediate recommended step is to update the WordPress JetSearch Plugin to version 3.5.17.1 or later, which contains the patch for this SQL Injection vulnerability.

Until the update can be applied, it is advised to implement the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.

Additionally, monitoring and blocking suspicious traffic to the JetSearch plugin endpoints can help reduce the risk of exploitation.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially stealing sensitive information from the website's database.

Such unauthorized access and data theft can lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding sensitive personal and health information.

Failure to patch this vulnerability could result in non-compliance with these standards due to inadequate protection of sensitive data.

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