CVE-2025-28979

Name: CVE-2025-28979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-14T11:15:31.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-28979 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThimPress WP Pipes allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects WP Pipes: from n/a through 1.4.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThimPress WP Pipes allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects WP Pipes: from n/a through 1.4.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-98

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thimpress	Wp Pipes	<= 1.4.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-pipes/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-pipes-1-4-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-28979?

How severe is CVE-2025-28979?

CVE-2025-28979 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-28979?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST