CVE-2026-49079: Jetimpex JetSearch SQL injection in WordPress plugin

CVE-2026-49079 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.3 · Published 2026-06-17

JetSearch is a popular WordPress plugin used to provide advanced AJAX-based search functionality for websites. A critical security flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks, which could lead to the theft of sensitive information from the website's database. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it can be exploited remotely without any user interaction or login credentials.

Technologies: Crocoblock JetSearch. Vendors: Crocoblock.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-49079 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-49079 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-49079?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.3, published 17 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Crocoblock JetSearch <= 3.5.17.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-49079?
A patch was published on 2026-06-17: Patch confirmed available in version 3.5.17.1 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-49079 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-49079?
Check whether you run Crocoblock JetSearch 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 SQL injection vulnerability exists in the JetSearch plugin for WordPress in versions up to and including 3.5.17. The flaw is classified as CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command) and can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker over the network. By sending specially crafted requests, an attacker can bypass security controls to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the backend database. This could result in the unauthorized retrieval of sensitive data (Confidentiality: High) and potential service disruption (Availability: Low). The issue is resolved in version 3.5.17.1.

Affected products

  • Jetimpex Inc. (Crocoblock) JetSearch <= 3.5.17

Timeline

  • 2026-04-21: other: Vulnerability reported by researcher Bonds
  • 2026-06-05: advisory: Patchstack advisory published
  • 2026-06-17: disclosed: NVD publication date
  • 2026-06-17: patched: Patch confirmed available in version 3.5.17.1

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