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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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4DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NooTheme Jobica Core jobica-core allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Jobica Core: from n/a through <= 1.4.1.
AnalysisAI
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in NooTheme Jobica Core plugin through version 1.4.1, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. This vulnerability affects the WordPress plugin ecosystem and could enable attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. No CVSS score or EPSS data is currently available, and the vulnerability has not been formally added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, though active exploitation potential exists given the Reflected XSS attack vector's simplicity.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability stems from improper input neutralization during web page generation (CWE-79), a classic Reflected XSS flaw where user-supplied input is echoed back to the browser without sanitization or encoding. The affected product is NooTheme Jobica Core (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:nootheme:jobica_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), a WordPress plugin component. Reflected XSS occurs when an application includes unsanitized query parameters, form data, or HTTP headers directly in HTML output, allowing attackers to craft malicious URLs that execute JavaScript in victims' browsers when clicked. The root cause is the absence of output encoding functions (such as esc_attr(), esc_url(), or htmlspecialchars() in WordPress development) and input validation mechanisms within the Jobica Core plugin's request handling logic.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade NooTheme Jobica Core to a patched version above 1.4.1 as soon as a vendor security update is released and verified. Monitor the Patchstack database (https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/jobica-core) and official NooTheme channels for patch availability. As an interim mitigation, disable the Jobica Core plugin entirely if it is not actively required, or restrict access to the WordPress administration panel and plugin pages using Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious query parameters. Additionally, implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers on the affected WordPress site to mitigate XSS payload execution, configure security headers (X-XSS-Protection), and conduct input validation audits of any custom code integrating with Jobica Core.
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External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today
EUVD-2026-15598
GHSA-rjxq-5wqh-3g3r