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SQL InjectionWeakness · CWE-89

CVE-2026-25340

CRITICAL · 9.3 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-03-25
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in NooTheme Jobmonster noo-jobmonster allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Jobmonster: from n/a through < 4.8.4.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

A Blind SQL Injection vulnerability exists in NooTheme Jobmonster (WordPress theme) affecting versions prior to 4.8.4. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through unsanitized user input, potentially enabling data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or complete database compromise. Blind SQLi differs from standard SQLi in that the attacker cannot see direct database output but infers information through application behavior differences.

MitigationUpdate Jobmonster theme to version 4.8.4 or later to obtain the vendor patch. As an interim measure, implement WAF rules for SQLi detection and validate all user-supplied input is properly sanitized before database queries.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify Jobmonster theme installation
    Navigate to wp-content/themes/jobmonster/ and locate the style.css file, or check through WordPress admin under Appearance > Themes to confirm Jobmonster is active
    Affected if Jobmonster theme is installed and active on the WordPress site
  2. Determine installed theme version
    Open the theme's style.css file and locate the 'Version:' declaration in the file header comment, or check the theme details displayed in WordPress admin theme list
    Affected if The version number displayed is below 4.8.4 (for example, 4.8.3, 4.7.0, etc.)
  3. Review application logs for SQL injection indicators
    Examine WordPress debug logs, server access logs, and any WAF/IDS logs for suspicious query patterns involving the jobmonster-related endpoints or parameters. Search for SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, WHERE) in URL parameters
    Affected if Logs contain SQL injection attempts targeting Jobmonster endpoints or unusual database query patterns in request parameters
  4. Audit user input handling in Jobmonster components
    Inspect theme files (particularly in /functions/ or shortcode directories) for direct use of $_GET, $_POST, or $_REQUEST variables in database queries without prepare() statements or input sanitization
    Affected if Code review reveals unsanitized user input being used in database queries within Jobmonster theme files

The environment is affected if Jobmonster theme version is below 4.8.4 AND the application processes user-supplied input through theme-related functionality without proper sanitization.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update Jobmonster theme to version 4.8.4 or later to obtain the vendor patch. As an interim measure, implement WAF rules for SQLi detection and validate all user-supplied input is properly sanitized before database queries.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

4.8.4 or later

  1. 1. Backup your WordPress site database and files before performing any updates.
  2. 2. Navigate to the WordPress admin dashboard.
  3. 3. Go to Appearance > Themes (if Jobmonster is a theme) or Plugins (if it's a plugin).
  4. 4. Locate the Jobmonster theme/plugin in the list.
  5. 5. Check if version 4.8.4 or later is available via the WordPress update mechanism.
  6. 6. If an update is available, click to update to the latest version (4.8.4 or later).
  7. 7. If no update is available through WordPress, download the updated version from the official NooTheme vendor site.
  8. 8. Verify the update completed successfully by checking the version number in the admin area.

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation12.0 h
  • Implementation20.0 h
  • Testing15.0 h
  • Review / QA8.0 h
55.0 hours of engineering $9,690
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