CVE-2023-5906

Name: CVE-2023-5906
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-27T17:15:09.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5906 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Job Manager & Career WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 contains a vulnerability in the Directory Listings system, which allows an unauthorized user to view and download private files of other users. This vulnerability poses a serious security threat because it allows an attacker to gain access to confidential data and files of other users without their permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Job Manager & Career WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 contains a vulnerability in the Directory Listings system, which allows an unauthorized user to view and download private files of other users. This vulnerability poses a serious security threat because it allows an attacker to gain access to confidential data and files of other users without their permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Themehigh	Job Manager \& Career	< 1.4.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/911d495c-3867-4259-a73a-572cd4fccddeExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/911d495c-3867-4259-a73a-572cd4fccddeExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5906?

How severe is CVE-2023-5906?

CVE-2023-5906 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5906?

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-2023-5906?

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Source: NVD / NIST