Is CVE-2023-5906 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5906 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5906 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5906 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5906?

CVE-2023-5906 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-5906

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-5906 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.