CVE-2025-47496

Description

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.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): Patchstack
CVSS severity: HIGH
CVSS score: 7.5 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-98
Reserved: 2025-05-07
Published: 2025-05-07 16:19 UTC
Last updated: 2026-04-28 18:12 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/47xxx/CVE-2025-47496.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2025-47496 — PublishPress Authors <= 4.7.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion

NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0

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NVD published: 2025-05-07 15:16:04 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-06-17 09:28:12 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 1.6 / 10
Impact subscore: 5.9 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0067 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 48.36% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-08-06

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID: EUVD-2025-13827

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Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
PublishPress	PublishPress Authors	`0` (affected)	—

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/publishpress-authors/vulnerability/wordpress-publishpress-authors-4-7-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

Web references (5)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/98.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2025-47496 rapid7:attackerkb.com
https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2025-13827 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-47496 rapid7:www.cve.org
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2730a090-e1ae-4fd5-9873-9a15dfc1efd9?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com

NVD-tagged references (1)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/publishpress-authors/vulnerability/wordpress-publishpress-authors-4-7-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com

Indicators (2)

IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.

Type	Value	VirusTotal	Attached
domain	`inclusion.this`	no local data	2026-05-18 21:19 UTC
cve	`CVE-2025-47496`	no local data	2026-06-06 13:44 UTC

Remediations (14)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Wordfence remediation: Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors

Wordfence

Update to version 4.7.6, or a newer patched version

2026-06-06 13:44 UTC
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day exploited in RCE attacks, no patch available

web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

Critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint, tracked as CVE - 2025 -53770 and CVE - 2025 -53771, have been actively exploited since at least July 18th, with no patch available and at least ...

2026-05-22 13:59 UTC
Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What's new, improved and fixed

web:www.windowslatest.com

Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security improvements.

2026-05-22 13:59 UTC
Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis

web:zecurit.com

Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .

2026-05-22 13:59 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 Fixes 167 Bugs

web:thecyberexpress.com

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Focus A major focus of this Patch Tuesday April 2026 cycle is the remediation of two zero-day vulnerabilities. One of the most concerning issues is an actively exploited spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server.

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
UPDATE: Microsoft Releases Guidance on Exploitation of ... - CISA

web:www.cisa.gov

. For more information see MAR-251132.c1.v1 Exploitation of SharePoint Vulnerabilities and CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report Associated with Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerabilities. Update (07/31/ 2025 ): CISA has updated this alert to provide clarification on antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and details regarding mitigations related to the IIS server. Update (07 ...

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, May 2026 Security Update Review

web:blog.qualys.com

May 2026's Patch Tuesday arrives with Microsoft addressing a fresh set of vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, reinforcing the ongoing need for timely patching in an increasingly threat-heavy…

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
Microsoft Confirms Global SharePoint Attack — Emergency ... - Forbes

web:www.forbes.com

Microsoft has confirmed that SharePoint Server is under mass global attack. Breaking: An emergency patch has now been released — update immediately.

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 ... - Notebookcheck

web:www.notebookcheck.net

Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited SharePoint zero-day. Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 bring new builds and RDP security.

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
Microsoft's March 2026 update fixes 80+ security vulnerabilities

web:www.pcworld.com

This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
February's Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws ... - Computerworld

web:www.computerworld.com

Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2026 - 120 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including ...

web:cybersecuritynews.com

Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
Patch Tuesday, May 2026 Edition - Krebs on Security

web:krebsonsecurity.com

Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

2026-05-22 02:40 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2025-47496.json.

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