CVE-2025-28979: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThimPress WP Pipes
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-98) in ThimPress WP Pipes arises from insufficient validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. The issue affects WP Pipes versions up to 1.4.3 and can be exploited remotely over the network without authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet, and no known exploits are reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to include local files on the server via the vulnerable PHP include/require statement. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, and full system compromise, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Pipes plugin if feasible. Monitor official ThimPress channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-28979: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThimPress WP Pipes
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-98) in ThimPress WP Pipes arises from insufficient validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. The issue affects WP Pipes versions up to 1.4.3 and can be exploited remotely over the network without authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet, and no known exploits are reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to include local files on the server via the vulnerable PHP include/require statement. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, and full system compromise, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Pipes plugin if feasible. Monitor official ThimPress channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-11T08:10:36.161Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 689dbee0ad5a09ad0059e568
Added to database: 8/14/2025, 10:48:00 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 10:48:18 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:18:37 PM
Views: 89
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