Vulnerability Description
The VK Google Job Posting Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Job Description field in versions up to, and including, 1.2.23 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with author-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vk-google-job-posting-manager/tags/1.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vk-google-job-posting-manager/tags/1.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3449302/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4e0fd492-19ee-430e-a49
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-12836?
CVE-2025-12836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The VK Google Job Posting Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Job Description field in versions up to, and including, 1.2.23 due to insufficient input san...
How severe is CVE-2025-12836?
CVE-2025-12836 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-12836?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.