CVE-2023-3855: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpscriptpoint JobSeeker 1.5

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-3855 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting jobseeker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpscriptpoint JobSeeker 1.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /search-result.php. The manipulation of the argument kw/lc/ct/cp/p leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-235207. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: phpscriptpoint

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-24 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpscriptpoint jobseeker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jobseeker || rpm -q jobseeker || jobseeker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jobseeker sudo apt install jobseeker=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold jobseeker

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jobseeker sudo dnf downgrade jobseeker-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add jobseeker

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-3855?

jobseeker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-3855 being exploited?

CVE-2023-3855 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-2023-3855 affect?

CVE-2023-3855 affects jobseeker. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpscriptpoint JobSeeker 1.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /search-result.php. The manipulation of the argument kw/lc/ct/cp/p leads to cross si

How urgent is CVE-2023-3855?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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