CVE-2025-48273: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in wpjobportal WP

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-48273?

wp job portal: upgrade to 2.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-48273 being exploited?

CVE-2025-48273 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-2025-48273 affect?

CVE-2025-48273 affects wp job portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal allows Path Traversal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.3.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-48273?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-48273 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wp job portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal allows Path Traversal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.3.2.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpjobportal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-23 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpjobportal wp job portal UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.3

Fixed in: 2.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-job-portal || rpm -q wp-job-portal || wp-job-portal --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-job-portal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-job-portal

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-2025-48273?

wp job portal: upgrade to 2.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-48273 being exploited?

CVE-2025-48273 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-2025-48273 affect?

CVE-2025-48273 affects wp job portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal allows Path Traversal.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.3.2.

How urgent is CVE-2025-48273?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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