CVE-2026-42684

Name: CVE-2026-42684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-02T12:16:17.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42684 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ahmad WP Job Portal allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through 2.5.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ahmad WP Job Portal allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through 2.5.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-job-portal/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-job-portal-plugin-2-5-1-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42684?

How severe is CVE-2026-42684?

CVE-2026-42684 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42684?

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Source: NVD / NIST