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.
Published: 2026-06-02
Score: 9.3 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL command allows a blind SQL injection in the Ahmad WP Job Portal plugin. This flaw enables an attacker to extract or modify sensitive data from the database, potentially compromising confidentiality and data integrity. The vulnerability is rated a CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a high severity and significant potential harm.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all installations of the WordPress WP Job Portal plugin dating from the first release up through version 2.5.1. It targets the Ahmad-developed plugin and does not apply to later releases such as 2.5.2 or newer.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.3 reflects a critical risk level, but no EPSS score is reported, leaving the exploitation probability unclear. Because the vulnerability is a blind SQL injection, it is likely triggered via the plugin’s web interface; the exact attack vector is not explicitly documented but is inferred to be web‑based. The CVE is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no confirmed public exploitation has been reported at this time.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 2, 2026 at 12:22 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WP Job Portal Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.5.2).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the WordPress WP Job Portal plugin to version 2.5.2 or later
  • Implement a Web Application Firewall rule set that detects and blocks common SQL injection payloads
  • Audit database logs for unusual query patterns indicative of SQL injections

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 2, 2026 at 12:22 UTC.

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History

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ahmad
Ahmad wp Job Portal
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Ahmad
Ahmad wp Job Portal
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title WordPress WP Job Portal plugin <= 2.5.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Ahmad Wp Job Portal
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-02T12:10:52.635Z

Reserved: 2026-04-29T09:04:56.882Z

Link: CVE-2026-42684

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-02T12:10:46.988Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-02T12:16:17.853

Modified: 2026-06-02T13:03:31.153

Link: CVE-2026-42684

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

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Updated: 2026-06-02T20:51:29Z

Weaknesses