CVE-2026-8882 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-8882: WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display <= 1.1.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes

Vendor Jdm-Labs
Product WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 9, 2026
Last update June 9, 2026

CVSS base score

6.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display versions 1.1.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the entire site scope due to how the plugin processes user input.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions as them.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk; attackers can impersonate users and modify site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2026 CVE published
June 9, 2026 Record updated