Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Gutenify for WordPress has a file-inclusion flaw that may let an authenticated low-privilege attacker make the site include unintended local PHP files. If exploitable, impact can include loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the WordPress site.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue for sites using Gutenify. The business urgency is strongest where the plugin is installed on public sites with multiple user accounts or untrusted contributors.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 improper filename control in a PHP include/require path, classified as local file inclusion. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 with network access, low privileges, high attack complexity, no user interaction, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is WordPress installations running CodeYatri Gutenify through version 1.5.4. The bundle does not confirm exposure for other products or provide complete package metadata beyond the Gutenify plugin name.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not state active exploitation, and KEV is false. Exploitation requires low privileges and has high attack complexity, so prioritize confirmed installations but avoid assuming internet-scale weaponization from these sources alone.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack metadata. The affected range is stated as through 1.5.4, while the Patchstack URL references 1.5.6; do not infer a fixed version without checking the vendor record.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Gutenify plugin and installed version.
- Update Gutenify according to vendor or Patchstack guidance if affected.
- Disable or remove Gutenify where it is not required.
- Limit WordPress accounts and roles to the minimum necessary privileges.
- Monitor vendor advisories for confirmed fixed-version details.
Validation and detection
- Check whether Gutenify is installed on each WordPress site.
- Confirm the plugin version is greater than 1.5.4 or otherwise vendor-cleared.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation guidance.
- Inspect application logs for unusual authenticated requests involving plugin functionality.
- Verify least-privilege WordPress roles for non-admin users.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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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.