GravityWP - Merge Tags: Filesystem traversal
GravityWP - Merge Tags is affected by filesystem traversal. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
- Component
- GravityWP - Merge Tags
- Plugin slug
gravitywp-merge-tags- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Aug 14, 2025
This CVE was published Aug 14, 2025 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update GravityWP - Merge Tags to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in GravityWP GravityWP - Merge Tags gravitywp-merge-tags allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects GravityWP - Merge Tags: from n/a through <= 1.4.4.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H