PatchTheCVECVE-2023-0078: The Resume Builder WordPress plugin through 3.1.1 does not sanitize and escape some parameters related to Resu
CVE-2023-0078 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting resume builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-03-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-0078?
resume builder: upgrade to newer than 3.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-0078 being exploited?
CVE-2023-0078 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-0078 affect?
CVE-2023-0078 affects resume builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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
How urgent is CVE-2023-0078?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference