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JobSearch WordPress Plugin EUVDEUVD-2026-37631

| CVE-2026-54186 CRITICAL
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-06-17 Patchstack
9.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Recon
    Fingerprint WordPress site running JobSearch
  2. Delivery
    Identify vulnerable AJAX/REST endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted request with SQL payload
  4. Install
    Exfiltrate wp_users credentials via UNION SELECT
  5. C2
    Crack or reuse admin hashes
  6. Execute
    Authenticate and upload malicious plugin/theme
  7. Impact
    Achieve full site compromise

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence

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Exploitation Conditions

The wp-jobsearch plugin must be installed and active on a target WordPress site, version 3.2.9 or earlier, with the vulnerable JobSearch endpoint reachable from the internet (default WordPress deployment exposes admin-ajax.php and REST routes to unauthenticated visitors). No authentication, no user interaction, and no special configuration are required - the CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N confirms exploitation against default configurations of the plugin. The only limiting factor is that the specific vulnerable parameter/endpoint within JobSearch has not been disclosed in the public input data, so a determined attacker would need to identify it from the patched code diff or the Patchstack advisory body.

Impact

This is a high-priority vulnerability based on multiple converging signals. The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N is the worst-case exposure profile - remotely reachable, low complexity, no authentication, no user interaction - and the Scope:Changed flag elevates the score to 9.3 by reflecting impact on resources beyond the plugin itself (the underlying database). Confidentiality is High while Integrity is None and Availability is Low, consistent with a read-oriented SQLi (data exfiltration) rather than write/DROP capability. EPSS and CISA KEV data were not supplied in the input, so real-world exploitation frequency cannot be quantified, but Patchstack disclosure of an unauthenticated SQLi in a public-facing WordPress plugin historically correlates with rapid mass-scanning by botnets. Note: the CVSS vector lists I:N, yet SQLi often allows writes - verify with vendor whether the injection point is read-only.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker enumerates WordPress sites running the JobSearch plugin via fingerprinting (e.g., /wp-content/plugins/wp-jobsearch/ paths) and sends a crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable JobSearch AJAX or REST endpoint with malicious SQL payload in a query parameter. The injection executes against the WordPress database, allowing the attacker to extract administrator password hashes from wp_users and session tokens or API keys from wp_usermeta and wp_options, which can be cracked or replayed to escalate to full site control.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jun 17, 2026

Unauthenticated SQL injection in the eyecix JobSearch WordPress plugin (versions 3.2.9 and earlier) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL into backend database queries without credentials or user interaction. With a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.3 and a Scope:Changed vector indicating impact beyond the vulnerable component, the flaw enables high-confidentiality data theft from the WordPress database including user records and credentials. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but Patchstack-tracked WordPress plugin SQLi issues are commonly weaponized shortly after disclosure.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch version was specified in the supplied intelligence - Patchstack advisory titles the issue as affecting <=3.2.9 but a confirmed fixed release is not independently verified in the input data; administrators should consult the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-jobsearch/vulnerability/wordpress-jobsearch-plugin-3-2-9-sql-injection-vulnerability and upgrade to the next release above 3.2.9 once published by eyecix. As immediate compensating controls, deactivate the wp-jobsearch plugin (side effect: job board functionality offline), or place a WAF rule in front of the site to block SQL meta-characters and UNION SELECT patterns on JobSearch-specific AJAX/REST endpoints (side effect: possible false positives on legitimate search queries containing quotes). Restricting access to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php from untrusted networks is not viable since the endpoint must serve unauthenticated visitors for job-search functionality.

Affected VersionsENISA

JobSearch n/a ≤3.2.9

Affected Packages

euvd jobsearch no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The affected component is the eyecix JobSearch (wp-jobsearch) plugin, a job-board WordPress plugin (CPE cpe:2.3:a:eyecix:jobsearch). CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command) indicates user-supplied input is concatenated into SQL statements without proper parameterization or escaping via wpdb->prepare(). WordPress plugins commonly mishandle GET/POST parameters in AJAX handlers (wp_ajax_nopriv_* hooks) or REST endpoints exposed without authentication, allowing attackers to manipulate WHERE clauses, ORDER BY fragments, or use UNION-based injection to extract data directly from the wp_users, wp_usermeta, and wp_options tables.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
vuln.today AI 9.3 CRITICAL

Unauthenticated network-reachable WordPress plugin SQLi; scope changes to the database, high confidentiality loss, low integrity from potential limited writes, no availability impact typical for read-oriented SQLi.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthenticated SQL Injection in JobSearch <= 3.2.9 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The eyecix JobSearch WordPress plugin versions 3.2.9 and earlier contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability enabling attackers to directly access the WordPress database and exfiltrate sensitive user data and credentials without authentication. Any organization deploying this plugin faces immediate risk of data breach affecting customer and user records. With no vendor patch currently available, this vulnerability requires urgent remediation to prevent database compromise.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include: (1) Immediate deactivation and removal of eyecix JobSearch plugin from all WordPress instances; (2) Deploy Web Application Firewall rules targeting SQL injection attack patterns; (3) Enable comprehensive database query logging and monitoring for anomalous SQL activity; (4) Apply least-privilege database access controls and restrict shell access permissions; (5) Review all database access logs from plugin deployment date forward for evidence of unauthorized queries.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 79% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

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