CVE-2022-1166

Name: CVE-2022-1166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-04T16:15:10.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1166 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The JobMonster Theme was vulnerable to Directory Listing in the /wp-content/uploads/jobmonster/ folder, as it did not include a default PHP file, or .htaccess file. This could expose personal data such as people's resumes. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The JobMonster Theme was vulnerable to Directory Listing in the /wp-content/uploads/jobmonster/ folder, as it did not include a default PHP file, or .htaccess file. This could expose personal data such as people's resumes. Although Directory Listing can be prevented by securely configuring the web server, vendors can also take measures to make it less likely to happen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nootheme	Jobmonster	< 4.6.6.1

References

https://themeforest.net/item/jobmonster-job-board-wordpress-theme/10965446Product, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ea6646ac-f71f-4340-965d-fab272da5189Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/jobmonster-job-board-wordpress-theme/10965446Product, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ea6646ac-f71f-4340-965d-fab272da5189Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1166?

How severe is CVE-2022-1166?

CVE-2022-1166 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1166?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-1166?

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Source: NVD / NIST