CVE-2023-36525 WordPress WPJobBoard plugin <= 5.9.0 - Unauth. Blind SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can perform blind SQL injection to read sensitive database information from the WPJobBoard plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-36525?
CVE-2023-36525 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in WPJobBoard, published on 24 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPJobBoard allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects WPJobBoard: from n/a through 5.9.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36525?
How do I fix CVE-2023-36525?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36525 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2023-36525 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36525 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5p9-mq47-qx73.