CVE-2025-28979: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulner

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-28979?

wp pipes: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-28979 being exploited?

CVE-2025-28979 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-2025-28979 affect?

CVE-2025-28979 affects wp pipes. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-28979?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-28979 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting wp pipes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2025-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: thimpress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-14 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thimpress wp pipes UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-pipes || rpm -q wp-pipes || wp-pipes --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-pipes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-pipes

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-28979?

wp pipes: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-28979 being exploited?

CVE-2025-28979 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-2025-28979 affect?

CVE-2025-28979 affects wp pipes. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2025-28979?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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