CVE-2024-7762: The Simple Job Board WordPress plugin before 2.12.6 does not prevent uploaded files from being listed, allowin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7762?

simple job board: upgrade to 2.12.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7762 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7762 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-2024-7762 affect?

CVE-2024-7762 affects simple job board. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). The Simple Job Board WordPress plugin before 2.12.6 does not prevent uploaded files from being listed, allowing unauthenticated users to access and download uploaded resumes

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7762?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7762 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting simple job board. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Simple Job Board WordPress plugin before 2.12.6 does not prevent uploaded files from being listed, allowing unauthenticated users to access and download uploaded resumes

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: presstigers

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

presstigers simple job board UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.12.6

Fixed in: 2.12.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-job-board || rpm -q simple-job-board || simple-job-board --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.12.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-job-board

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-job-board

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7762?

simple job board: upgrade to 2.12.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7762 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7762 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-2024-7762 affect?

CVE-2024-7762 affects simple job board. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). The Simple Job Board WordPress plugin before 2.12.6 does not prevent uploaded files from being listed, allowing unauthenticated users to access and download uploaded resumes

How urgent is CVE-2024-7762?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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