CVE-2026-42685 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ahmad WP Job Portal allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through 2.5.1.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-job-portal/vulnerability/wor

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-42685?

CVE-2026-42685 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ahmad WP Job Portal allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through 2.5....

How severe is CVE-2026-42685?

CVE-2026-42685 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42685?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.