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CVE-2025-32202: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The vulnerability (CVE-2025-32202) affects the Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin through version 4.3000000025. This Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability allows attackers to upload a web shell to a web server. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on April 8, 2025, by Phan Trong Quan from VNPT Cyber Immunity (Patchstack).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and requires editor-level privileges for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to upload arbitrary files, including malicious web shells, to the target web server. This could lead to complete server compromise, potentially affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress installation (Patchstack).

Mitigation and workarounds

As of the disclosure date, no official fix is available for this vulnerability. Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate the issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available (Patchstack).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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