Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25376 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Addon Jobsearch Chat plugin through version 3.0. An attacker could trick a user into opening a malicious link that makes script run in that user’s browser. Public sources rate it high severity, but they do not report active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for public WordPress properties that use the plugin, especially recruiting or job-board sites. It is high severity but requires user interaction, and no active exploitation is cited. If the plugin is unused, disabling it is the fastest risk reduction.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in eyecix Addon Jobsearch Chat. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Public WordPress sites using eyecix Addon Jobsearch Chat through version 3.0 are the relevant exposure. Risk is higher where authenticated users, candidates, recruiters, or administrators can be targeted with links. The provided sources do not identify other affected products.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is indicated, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires user interaction but not authentication. This is most likely a phishing or link-based browser-side attack scenario, not direct server compromise by itself.
Researcher notes
The source bundle names versions through 3.0 in the description, while the affected object is sparse. No fixed version, exploit proof, or mitigation is provided in the cited data. Treat remediation guidance as vendor-follow-up dependent.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the addon-jobsearch-chat plugin and version.
- If deployed and not business-critical, disable the plugin pending vendor guidance.
- Check Patchstack and the vendor for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update promptly if a corrected version is published by the vendor.
- Apply normal WordPress hardening and least-privilege practices for administrator accounts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether addon-jobsearch-chat is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions through 3.0.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for fixed-version information.
- Check web access logs for suspicious requests targeting the plugin after publication.
- Verify any compensating control does not break required job chat workflows.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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