CVE-2025-3616: The Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-3616 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting greenshift - animation and page builder blocks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the gspb_make_proxy_api_request() function in versions 11.4 to 11.4.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The arbitrary file upload was suf

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: greenshiftwp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-22 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

greenshiftwp greenshift - animation and page builder blocks UPGRADE

Affected: >= 11.4 and < 11.4.6

Fixed in: 11.4.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks || rpm -q greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks || greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks --version

2. UPGRADE to 11.4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks sudo apt install greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.4> sudo apt-mark hold greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks sudo dnf downgrade greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.4> sudo dnf versionlock add greenshift---animation-and-page-builder-blocks

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-3616?

greenshift - animation and page builder blocks: upgrade to 11.4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3616 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3616 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-2025-3616 affect?

CVE-2025-3616 affects greenshift - animation and page builder blocks. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the gspb_make_proxy_api_request() function in versions 11.4 to 11.4.5. This makes it poss

How urgent is CVE-2025-3616?

Priority 52/100. High severity

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