Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-48332 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks WordPress plugin, also known as advanced-gutenberg, affecting versions through 3.3.1. A successful attack could expose or affect sensitive server-side files, but the CVSS vector indicates high attack complexity and required user interaction.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation on internet-facing WordPress properties, especially business-critical sites. The potential impact is high, but the available evidence does not confirm active exploitation or a specific fixed version, so remediation should be guided by vendor and Patchstack updates.
Technical view
The issue is described as improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. The published CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 with network reachability, no privileges required, high complexity, and user interaction required. The provided sources do not name a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites with the PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks or advanced-gutenberg plugin installed at version 3.3.1 or earlier. Sites without that plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided bundle.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat public-facing WordPress sites as higher priority because the flaw is network reachable, but do not assume exploitation without additional telemetry or vendor intelligence.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: it identifies product, affected range, CWE-98, CVSS vector, and Patchstack reference, but not exploit details, vulnerable endpoint, proof of concept, or fixed version. Validate with authoritative plugin metadata before closing exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the advanced-gutenberg plugin and installed version.
- Check PublishPress and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or recommended protection.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-confirmed patched version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where exposure cannot be remediated promptly.
- Use WordPress security monitoring or virtual patching if vendor guidance recommends it.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site uses PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks or advanced-gutenberg.
- Compare installed plugin versions against the affected range through 3.3.1.
- Verify remediation status against vendor or Patchstack advisories, not assumptions.
- Review web and PHP logs for unusual file-include or file-read errors.
- Document sites where the plugin is absent, updated, disabled, or still exposed.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/advanced-gutenberg/vulnerability/wordpress-gutenberg-blocks-3-3-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.