CVE-2025-28979 HIGH

CVE-2025-28979: WordPress WP Pipes <= 1.4.3 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Thimpress
Product WP Pipes
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published August 14, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Pipes versions up to 1.4.3 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to be met but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the WordPress installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including data theft, malware installation, and site defacement.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific attack conditions must be met (high complexity).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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