The Funnel Builder by FunnelKit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 3.9.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
CVE-2025-26979 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout. It affects Versions up to 3.9.0 and is fixed in 3.9.1.
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CVE-2025-26979 is tracked for the Plugin FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 3.9.0. Update FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout to 3.9.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
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| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
funnel-builder
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2025-26979 |
| Patched Versions |
3.9.1
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 3.9.0
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Funnel Builder by FunnelKit <= 3.11.1 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout <= 3.15.0.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout <= 3.13.1.5 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout <= 3.15.0.2 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Funnel Builder for WordPress by FunnelKit <= 2.14.3 - Authenticated(Administrator+) SQL Injection
Funnel Builder by FunnelKit <= 3.13.1.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
FunnelKit – Funnel Builder for WooCommerce Checkout <= 3.13.1.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via wfop_phone Shortcode
Funnel Builder for WordPress by FunnelKit – Customize WooCommerce Checkout Pages, Create Sales Funnels, Order Bumps & One Click Upsells <= 3.3.1 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG Upload
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