CVE-2025-48338 HIGH

CVE-2025-48338: WordPress WP Abstracts plugin <= 2.7.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Kevon Adonis
Product WP Abstracts
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published October 22, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts wp-abstracts-manuscripts-manager allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Abstracts: from n/a through <= 2.7.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Abstracts versions 2.7.4 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page. An attacker with no prior authentication can exploit this to gain full control of the WordPress installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Execute arbitrary code on the site and take full control of WordPress.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including data theft, malware injection, and site defacement.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 22, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated