Simple Job Board WordPress Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Simple Job Board WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 2.12.2. This vulnerability allows an editor to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to account takeover by creating a backdoor.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the Simple Job Board WordPress plugin to version 2.12.2 or later.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.0
impact
1.7
exploitability
6.5
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
6.4
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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