CVE-2025-1986: The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 3.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1986?

gutentor: upgrade to 3.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1986 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1986 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-1986 affect?

CVE-2025-1986 affects gutentor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 3.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-1986?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-1986 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.1) affecting gutentor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 3.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: gutentor

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-01 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gutentor gutentor UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.7

Fixed in: 3.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gutentor || rpm -q gutentor || gutentor --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gutentor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gutentor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1986?

gutentor: upgrade to 3.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1986 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1986 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-1986 affect?

CVE-2025-1986 affects gutentor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 3.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

How urgent is CVE-2025-1986?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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