CVE-2025-68913
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 |
|---|---|---|
| zozothemes | miion | to 1.2.7 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-68913 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Miion Theme versions up to and including 1.2.7. It allows an attacker with subscriber or developer level privileges to include and display local files from the target website. 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 expose sensitive information stored on the server, such as database credentials, by allowing attackers to include local files. Exploiting this flaw could lead to a complete database takeover, compromising the website's data and security. It poses a high risk to affected websites if not mitigated. [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 for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to include local files via the WordPress Miion Theme. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical detection methods include inspecting web server logs for unusual URL parameters that reference local files, or using web application scanners that detect LFI vulnerabilities. Since no explicit commands are given, users should consider using security tools that scan for LFI patterns or monitor for exploitation attempts targeting the Miion theme. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack, which can block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official patch is released. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation promptly to protect their websites. Additionally, restricting user privileges to prevent subscriber or developer level users from exploiting the vulnerability and monitoring for suspicious activity are recommended until a patch is available. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability could negatively impact compliance with standards such as GDPR and HIPAA because it allows attackers to access sensitive information like database credentials, potentially leading to data breaches. Such breaches may result in unauthorized disclosure of personal or protected health information, violating data protection and privacy regulations. Therefore, organizations using the affected software should apply mitigations promptly to reduce the risk of non-compliance. [1]