How severe is CVE-2023-5906?

CVE-2023-5906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5906?

CVE-2023-5906 affects Themehigh Job Manager & Career. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5906?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-5906 published?

CVE-2023-5906 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5906

CVE-2023-5906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themehigh Job Manager & Career with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Themehigh Job Manager & Career
Published: 2023-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5906?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-5906?: CVE-2023-5906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5906?: CVE-2023-5906 affects Themehigh Job Manager & Career. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-5906 published?: CVE-2023-5906 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/911d495c-3867-4259-a73a-572cd4fccdde

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themehigh:job_manager_\&_career:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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