CVE-2025-47496: WordPress PublishPress Authors plugin <= 4.7.5 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Published May 7, 2025
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Updated

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in PublishPress PublishPress Authors allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects PublishPress Authors: from n/a through 4.7.5.

Other sources

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in PublishPress PublishPress Authors publishpress-authors allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects PublishPress Authors: from n/a through <= 4.7.5.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
PublishPress PublishPress Authors<=4.7.5

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress PublishPress Authors plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.7.6).

Event History

May 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47496?

CVE-2025-47496 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file inclusion.

2

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-47496?

CVE-2025-47496 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement vulnerability allowing local file inclusion in PublishPress Authors.

3

Which versions of PublishPress Authors are affected by CVE-2025-47496?

CVE-2025-47496 affects all versions of PublishPress Authors from n/a up to and including version 4.7.5.

4

How do I fix CVE-2025-47496?

To fix CVE-2025-47496, update PublishPress Authors to the latest version beyond 4.7.5.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-47496 if I cannot update?

Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2025-47496 other than updating to a secure version.

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