CVE-2026-49057: EyeCix Technologies JobSearch broken access control

CVE-2026-49057 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-06-17

The JobSearch plugin for WordPress, which is used to create job boards and listing sites, contains a security flaw that allows unauthorized users to bypass access controls. This could allow an attacker to view sensitive information that should be restricted to administrators or specific users. If exploited, this could lead to the exposure of private job seeker or employer data, potentially damaging the organization's reputation and violating privacy regulations.

Technologies: EyeCix Technologies JobSearch. Vendors: EyeCix Technologies.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-49057 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-49057 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-49057?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 17 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
EyeCix Technologies JobSearch <= 3.2.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-49057?
A patch was published on 2026-06-17: Patch confirmed available in version 3.2.8 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-49057 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-49057?
Check whether you run EyeCix Technologies JobSearch at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A broken access control vulnerability exists in the EyeCix Technologies JobSearch plugin (wp-jobsearch) for WordPress due to missing authorization checks (CWE-862). The flaw affects versions up to and including 3.2.7. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted network requests to bypass intended access restrictions. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to gain unauthorized access to data (Confidentiality: High), though it does not directly permit data modification or service disruption according to the CVSS vector. The issue is resolved in version 3.2.8.

Affected products

  • EyeCix Technologies JobSearch <= 3.2.7

Timeline

  • 2026-05-16: other: Reported by researcher adhikara13
  • 2026-06-03: disclosed: Initial disclosure by Patchstack
  • 2026-06-17: advisory: NVD publication date
  • 2026-06-17: patched: Patch confirmed available in version 3.2.8

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