WordPress JobWP Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress JobWP plugin, specifically in versions through 2.4.5. This issue allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are executed when users visit the affected site.

Impact

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

Remediation

Users of the WordPress JobWP plugin should update to version 2.4.6 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.

Added: Jan 22, 2026, 8:02 PM
Updated: Jan 22, 2026, 8:02 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.0
impact
5.4
exploitability
6.5
remediation
7.9
relevance
2.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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