CVE-2026-8882
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Stored XSS in WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-29
AI Q&A
2026-06-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-28
NVD
CVE-2026-8882
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35311

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Vendor Product Version / Range
applicantstack jobs_display_plugin to 1.1.1 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

The WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 1.1.1. This vulnerability arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize input or escape output in shortcode attributes.

As a result, authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages. These scripts then execute whenever any user accesses the affected page.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users visiting the infected pages.

  • It can lead to theft of user credentials or session tokens.
  • It can enable unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
  • It can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of the affected website.
Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.1.1 of the WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display plugin for WordPress. Immediate mitigation involves updating the plugin to a version later than 1.1.1 where the issue is fixed.

Additionally, restricting contributor-level access and above to trusted users can reduce the risk of exploitation, since the vulnerability requires authenticated users with at least contributor privileges.

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