CVE-2020-35749

Name: CVE-2020-35749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-15T17:15:13.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 30.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35749 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in class-simple_job_board_resume_download_handler.php in the Simple Board Job plugin 2.9.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the sjb_file parameter to wp-admin/post.php.. EPSS estimates a 30.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in class-simple_job_board_resume_download_handler.php in the Simple Board Job plugin 2.9.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the sjb_file parameter to wp-admin/post.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

30.48%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Presstigers	Simple Board Job	<= 2.9.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161050/Simple-JobBoard-Authenticated-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165892/WordPress-Simple-Job-Board-2.9.3-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TbePkrRGsczepBaJptIdVRvfRrjiC5hjGg_Vxdesw6E/edit?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161050/Simple-JobBoard-Authenticated-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165892/WordPress-Simple-Job-Board-2.9.3-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TbePkrRGsczepBaJptIdVRvfRrjiC5hjGg_Vxdesw6E/edit?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35749?

How severe is CVE-2020-35749?

CVE-2020-35749 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 30.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35749?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST