WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2025-30596 Deferred

include-file: Filesystem traversal

include-file 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.

CVE / CNA score 6.5 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
include-file
Plugin slug
include-file
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Apr 03, 2025
Weakness
CWE-22 — Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

This CVE was published Apr 03, 2025 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update include-file 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 Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in tstafford include-file include-file allows Path Traversal.This issue affects include-file: from n/a through <= 1.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary and upstream sources