CVE-2023-2751: The Upload Resume WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not validate the captcha parameter when uploading a resu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2751?

upload resume: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2751 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2751 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-2751 affect?

CVE-2023-2751 affects upload resume. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Upload Resume WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not validate the captcha parameter when uploading a resume via the resume_upload_form shortcode, allowing unauthenticated visitors to upload arbitrary media files to the site.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2751?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-2751 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting upload resume. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Upload Resume WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not validate the captcha parameter when uploading a resume via the resume_upload_form shortcode, allowing unauthenticated visitors to upload arbitrary media files to the site.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: upload resume project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-19 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

upload resume project upload resume UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy upload-resume || rpm -q upload-resume || upload-resume --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade upload-resume

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade upload-resume

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2023-2751?

upload resume: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2751 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2751 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-2023-2751 affect?

CVE-2023-2751 affects upload resume. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Upload Resume WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not validate the captcha parameter when uploading a resume via the resume_upload_form shortcode, allowing unauthenticated visitors to upload arbitrary media files to the site.

How urgent is CVE-2023-2751?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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