CVE-2025-68070 identifies a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the VK Google Job Posting Manager plugin developed by Vektor, Inc. This plugin facilitates the integration of Google job postings into websites, commonly used in recruitment and HR-related web platforms. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of users visiting the affected site. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 1.2.21. Exploitation requires an attacker with low privileges (PR:L) to inject malicious payloads, which then execute when a victim interacts with the compromised content (UI:R). The vulnerability has a network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent (C:L/I:L/A:L). The scope is changed (S:C), indicating that the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. Stored XSS can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites, potentially compromising user data and site integrity. Although no known exploits are currently reported, the vulnerability's presence in a widely used plugin poses a significant risk to websites relying on it for job posting management. The absence of patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate attention to mitigation strategies.

For European organizations, especially those operating recruitment websites or HR platforms using the VK Google Job Posting Manager plugin, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized script execution in users' browsers. This can result in theft of session cookies, user credential compromise, defacement of web content, or redirection to phishing or malware sites. The partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability means sensitive user data and business operations could be disrupted. Given the plugin’s role in job postings, exploitation could undermine trust in recruitment processes and damage organizational reputation. Additionally, regulatory compliance under GDPR could be jeopardized if personal data is exposed or mishandled due to exploitation. The medium severity score suggests a moderate but actionable risk, especially in sectors with high user interaction such as employment services, public sector job boards, and large enterprises with European recruitment portals.

Organizations should immediately inventory their web assets to identify usage of the VK Google Job Posting Manager plugin and confirm the version in use. Until an official patch is released, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user inputs related to job postings to prevent malicious script injection. Employ Content Security Policies (CSP) to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of potential XSS payloads. Monitor web server and application logs for suspicious activities indicative of attempted exploitation. Educate site administrators and users about the risks of interacting with untrusted content. Once available, promptly apply vendor patches or updates to remediate the vulnerability. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block XSS attack patterns targeting this plugin. Regularly review and update security controls to maintain defense-in-depth against similar vulnerabilities.