WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2026-42684 Deferred

WP Job Portal: SQL injection

WP Job Portal is affected by SQL injection. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data. The published affected range is n/a through 2.5.1.

CVE / CNA score 9.3 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
WP Job Portal
Plugin slug
wp-job-portal
Affected
n/a through 2.5.1
Safe version
2.5.2
Published
Jun 02, 2026
Weakness
CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This CVE was published Jun 02, 2026 and is one of 41 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WP Job Portal to 2.5.2 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ahmad WP Job Portal allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through 2.5.1.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Primary and upstream sources