CVE-2026-42685 HIGH

CVE-2026-42685: WordPress WP Job Portal plugin <= 2.5.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Ahmad
Product WP Job Portal
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 2, 2026
Last update June 2, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ahmad WP Job Portal allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through 2.5.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Job Portal versions up to 2.5.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning impacts may extend beyond the vulnerable component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 2, 2026 CVE published
June 2, 2026 Record updated

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