CVE-2023-0078

Name: CVE-2023-0078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-06T14:15:10.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0078 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Resume Builder WordPress plugin through 3.1.1 does not sanitize and escape some parameters related to Resume, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform Stored XSS attacks against higher privilege users. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Resume Builder WordPress plugin through 3.1.1 does not sanitize and escape some parameters related to Resume, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform Stored XSS attacks against higher privilege users

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Resumebuilder	Resume Builder	<= 3.1.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e667854f-56f8-4dbe-9573-6652a8aacc2cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e667854f-56f8-4dbe-9573-6652a8aacc2cExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0078?

How severe is CVE-2023-0078?

CVE-2023-0078 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0078?

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-2023-0078?

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Source: NVD / NIST