CVE-2026-54186: EyeCix JobSearch unauthenticated SQL injection

CVE-2026-54186 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.3 · Published 2026-06-17

The JobSearch plugin for WordPress, which is used to create job boards and listing sites, contains a critical security flaw. An unauthenticated attacker can remotely interact with the website's database to steal sensitive information or disrupt operations. This vulnerability is considered high priority as it can be exploited without any user interaction or login credentials.

Technologies: EyeCix Technologies JobSearch. Vendors: EyeCix Technologies.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-54186 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-54186 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-54186?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.3, published 17 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
EyeCix Technologies JobSearch <= 3.2.9.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-54186?
A patch was published on 2026-06-17: Version 3.3.0 released to address the issue Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-54186 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-54186?
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 SQL injection vulnerability exists in the EyeCix JobSearch plugin (wp-jobsearch) for WordPress in versions up to and including 3.2.9. The flaw is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), allowing an unauthenticated attacker to send malicious payloads over the network. Successful exploitation enables the attacker to directly interact with the database, potentially leading to the exfiltration of sensitive data or partial impact on service availability. The vulnerability has been addressed in version 3.3.0.

Affected products

  • EyeCix Technologies JobSearch <= 3.2.9

Timeline

  • 2026-04-23: other: Reported by Nguyen Ba Khanh
  • 2026-06-16: advisory: Patchstack advisory published
  • 2026-06-17: disclosed: NVD publication date
  • 2026-06-17: patched: Version 3.3.0 released to address the issue

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