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CVE-2026-65569

8.5
High
EPSS 0.27%Patch availableAug 7, 2026

SQL injection in WP Job Portal plugin (<=2.5.6) enabling database compromise

common questions

Is CVE-2026-65569 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-65569 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-65569?

CVE-2026-65569 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.5. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-65569?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-65569. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-65569 affect?

CVE-2026-65569 affects WP Job Portal plugin <=2.5.6, WordPress sites using WP Job Portal. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-65569?

Update WP Job Portal to latest version and apply WAF/input validation

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
WP Job Portal plugin <=2.5.6WordPress sites using WP Job Portal
impact

SQL injection via subscriber input can read/modify DB, exfiltrate data, steal accounts and enable site takeover.

action required

Patch when possible

affected versions
wpjobportal WP Job Portal
  • affected<= 2.5.6

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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