CVE-2026-42685 Details
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.
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Ahmad WP Job Portal plugin, affecting versions through 2.5.1. This issue allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are executed when users visit the affected page.
Users of the WP Job Portal plugin should update to version 2.5.2 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Jun 2, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Ahmad WP Job Portal | <= 2.5.1 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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