CVE-2026-12395 WP Job Portal CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of WP Job Portal WordPress plugin versions before 2.5.5 should update to prevent SQL injection attacks. This includes administrators and security teams responsible for maintaining WordPress installations with the affected plugin. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability managers should be aware of this vulnerability to assess and mitigate potential risks. Site owners and developers using the WP Job Portal plugin should review and update their installations.

Technical summary

The WP Job Portal WordPress plugin before 2.5.5 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query. This allows authenticated users with subscriber-level accounts to perform SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability exists due to inadequate input validation and sanitization. To exploit this, attackers need to have a subscriber-level account and inject malicious SQL code. The plugin's failure to properly handle user input enables the SQL injection.

Defensive priority

High priority for users of WP Job Portal WordPress plugin versions before 2.5.5.

Recommended defensive actions

• Update WP Job Portal WordPress plugin to version 2.5.5 or later
• Restrict SQL query permissions for authenticated users
• Monitor for suspicious SQL queries
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

Evidence from WPScan indicates a SQL injection vulnerability in WP Job Portal WordPress plugin before 2.5.5. The vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level accounts to perform SQL injection attacks. WPScan's findings suggest that the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query. To verify, defenders should review the plugin's code and database interactions. Additional verification steps may be necessary to confirm the vulnerability's existence and scope.

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