CVE-2025-67941
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| elated-themes | the_aisle | to 2.9.1 (exc) |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. This exposure of sensitive data could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability may result in violations of these standards due to unauthorized data disclosure. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-67941 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress The Aisle Theme versions before 2.9.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename in PHP include/require statements. This can expose sensitive information such as database credentials and potentially lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to access and display sensitive local files on your website, including database credentials. Exploiting this flaw could lead to a complete database takeover, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your website and its data. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability can involve monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests attempting to include local files via the vulnerable theme. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical detection methods include searching for URL parameters containing file paths or traversal sequences (e.g., '../'). Using web application firewalls (WAF) with rules targeting LFI patterns can also help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update The Aisle WordPress theme to version 2.9.1 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Until the update can be applied, applying security rules provided by Patchstack to block attack attempts is recommended. Additionally, using automated vulnerability mitigation and continuous security monitoring services can help protect affected sites. [1]