Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25340 is a critical blind SQL injection in the NooTheme Jobmonster WordPress theme before version 4.8.4. An unauthenticated attacker could interact with a vulnerable site over the network and potentially extract sensitive database data. Public sources do not state active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any public WordPress site using Jobmonster. The vulnerability is critical, remotely reachable, and unauthenticated, with potential database confidentiality impact. Prioritize rapid inventory and upgrade, especially for sites handling applicant, account, or business-sensitive data.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization in the noo-jobmonster theme package, affecting Jobmonster versions below 4.8.4. CVSS 3.1 is 9.3 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L, indicating remote, unauthenticated exploitation with high confidentiality impact and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites using the NooTheme Jobmonster theme below 4.8.4 are the likely exposed population. Sites not using this theme, or running 4.8.4 or later, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The issue is classified as blind SQL injection, which can allow database inference without direct error output. The CVE record and Patchstack reference support unauthenticated network exposure. The provided bundle says this CVE is not in KEV, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited to CVE metadata and Patchstack’s vulnerability entry. Do not assume exploit availability beyond the SQL injection classification. Focus validation on version exposure, internet reachability, and evidence of suspicious database-driven requests. No KEV listing is reported in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Jobmonster theme and installed version.
- Update Jobmonster to version 4.8.4 or later if available.
- If immediate update is impossible, check NooTheme and Patchstack guidance for temporary mitigations.
- Restrict administrative access and review WAF protections as compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Jobmonster theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the theme version is 4.8.4 or later.
- Review database and web logs for suspicious requests targeting theme functionality.
- Monitor CVE, Patchstack, and vendor pages for updated exploitation or remediation details.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.94.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.