Platform
wordpress
Component
noo-jobmonster
Opgelost in
4.8.5
CVE-2026-25340 describes a critical SQL Injection vulnerability discovered in the Jobmonster WordPress plugin. This flaw allows attackers to perform blind SQL injection, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation. The vulnerability impacts versions from 0.0.0 through 4.8.4, and a patch is available in version 4.8.4.
The SQL Injection vulnerability in Jobmonster allows an attacker to bypass security measures and directly interact with the underlying database. Because it's a blind SQL injection, the attacker doesn't receive direct output from the database queries, but can infer information through timing or other indirect methods. This enables them to extract sensitive data such as user credentials, job postings, application details, and potentially even database schema information. Successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the WordPress site and its associated data, including potential data breaches and defacement.
CVE-2026-25340 was publicly disclosed on 2026-03-25. While no public exploits have been confirmed at the time of writing, the CRITICAL severity and the nature of blind SQL injection suggest a high probability of exploitation. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any indications of active campaigns targeting this vulnerability. The blind SQL injection technique is well-understood, making it relatively accessible to attackers.
Websites utilizing the Jobmonster WordPress plugin, particularly those running versions 0.0.0 through 4.8.4, are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments are especially vulnerable, as they often have limited control over plugin updates and security configurations. Sites with sensitive user data or financial information are also at higher risk.
• wordpress / composer / npm:
grep -r "SELECT .* FROM" /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/jobmonster/• generic web:
curl -I https://your-wordpress-site.com/jobmonster/vulnerable-endpoint?param=';-- -n• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin list --status=inactive | grep jobmonster• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin update jobmonsterdisclosure
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.04% (12% percentiel)
CISA SSVC
CVSS-vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-25340 is to immediately upgrade the Jobmonster plugin to version 4.8.4 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to filter potentially malicious SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoints. Specifically, look for unusual characters and patterns in user input that are commonly used in SQL injection attacks. Additionally, review and restrict database user permissions to minimize the impact of a successful attack. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting a SQL injection payload on the vulnerable endpoint and verifying that it is properly blocked.
Update naar versie 4.8.4, of een nieuwere gepatchte versie
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CVE-2026-25340 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the Jobmonster WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to potentially extract data through blind SQL injection.
You are affected if you are using Jobmonster WordPress plugin versions 0.0.0 through 4.8.4. Upgrade to 4.8.4 to resolve the issue.
Upgrade the Jobmonster plugin to version 4.8.4 or later. Consider implementing a WAF rule to filter malicious SQL injection attempts as a temporary workaround.
While no active exploitation has been confirmed, the CRITICAL severity and nature of the vulnerability suggest a high probability of exploitation. Monitor security advisories.
Refer to the official Jobmonster plugin website or WordPress plugin repository for the latest security advisory and update information.
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