CVE-2025-49994
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ovatheme | athens | to 1.1.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as database credentials, which may result in data breaches. Such breaches can impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA by exposing personal or protected health information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability poses a risk to maintaining compliance with these standards. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-49994 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Athens Theme versions up to 1.1.6. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames used in include/require statements in PHP. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials and may result in a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. This can severely compromise the security and integrity of the affected website. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official patch is released. This rule can be safely applied to protect your WordPress Athens Theme installations up to version 1.1.6 from exploitation. [1]