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CVE-2026-8882 jdm-labs CVE debrief
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.
- Vendor
- jdm-labs
- Product
- WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-09
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-09
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-09
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-09
Who should care
Users of the WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display plugin for WordPress, particularly those with contributor-level access and above, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions up to and including 1.1.1. It allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts via shortcode attributes, which can then be executed when a user accesses the injected page.
Defensive priority
MEDIUM
Recommended defensive actions
- Update the WP ApplicantStack Jobs Display plugin to a version that fixes the vulnerability.
- Limit contributor-level access and above to trusted users only.
- Monitor for suspicious activity on your WordPress site.
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-8882 record was obtained from the official CVE.org database and the NVD detail page.
Official resources
CVE-2026-8882 was published on 2026-06-09T05:16:39.770Z and modified on 2026-06-09T13:33:34.393Z.