CVE-2025-28979: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2025-28979 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability discovered in ThimPress WP Pipes plugin versions through 1.4.3. The vulnerability was disclosed on July 22, 2025, and affects the WordPress plugin WP Pipes. This security issue has been classified as a PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability, specifically related to improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP programs (Patchstack).

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (High), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue is classified under CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program). This unauthenticated vulnerability allows attackers to perform Local File Inclusion attacks against affected installations (Patchstack).

The vulnerability is considered highly dangerous and expected to become mass exploited. If successfully exploited, it could allow malicious actors to include local files of the target website and display their contents. This could potentially lead to exposure of sensitive information, including database credentials, which might result in complete database takeover depending on the configuration (Patchstack).

Currently, there is no official fix available for this vulnerability. However, Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate this issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available. Website administrators are advised to implement these mitigations immediately (Patchstack).