CVE-2024-47394 in JobSearch Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/05/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in eyecix JobSearch wp-jobsearch allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects JobSearch: from n/a through <= 2.5.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/05/2026
The CVE-2024-47394 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the eyecix JobSearch WordPress plugin, specifically impacting versions through 2.5.9. This reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability occurs during the web page generation process when the plugin fails to properly neutralize user input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. The vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of parameters passed through HTTP request queries, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The flaw exists in the plugin's handling of user-supplied data during the job search functionality, where search terms, filters, and other input parameters are not adequately escaped or validated before being rendered in HTML output. This creates a persistent security risk where attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting malicious URLs containing script payloads that execute in the context of authenticated users' browsers. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79, which defines the improper neutralization of input during web page generation as a primary weakness leading to cross-site scripting attacks. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using the JobSearch plugin, as it could enable attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect victims to malicious websites. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that the malicious payload must be delivered to the victim through a crafted URL, making it particularly dangerous in phishing campaigns or when users click on malicious links in email communications. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser, potentially leading to full account compromise, data exfiltration, or further exploitation within the targeted WordPress environment. The vulnerability impacts the integrity and confidentiality of the web application by allowing unauthorized code execution in the context of legitimate users. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1566, which involves social engineering techniques through malicious links, and T1059, which covers command and control through scripting. Organizations running affected versions of the JobSearch plugin face potential exposure to these attack vectors, particularly in environments where users have administrative privileges or where sensitive job application data is processed through the plugin's interface. The vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental flaw in input validation and output encoding practices, highlighting the importance of implementing proper security measures throughout the entire web application development lifecycle. Security teams should prioritize immediate remediation efforts by updating to patched versions of the plugin, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting thorough security assessments of the affected WordPress installation. The vulnerability also underscores the necessity of regular security audits and vulnerability scanning to identify and address similar weaknesses in other plugins or custom web applications that may be susceptible to similar cross-site scripting attacks.