Is CVE-2025-47438 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-47438 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-47438 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-47438 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-47438?

CVE-2025-47438 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-47438

CWE-98Published: May 23, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.3.1.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows for Local File Inclusion in the WP Job Portal plugin, potentially leading to full system compromise. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical due to its ability to allow unauthorized file access and execution, and it is remotely exploitable without authentication.

There is currently no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update the WP Job Portal plugin to a version beyond 2.3.1. Ensure that file inclusion paths are strictly validated and restricted.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-47438 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.