CVE-2025-69004
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| xpeedstudio | bajaar | to 2.1.0 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69004 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Bajaar theme (versions up to 2.1.0). It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. This happens due to improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. [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]
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 be done by monitoring web requests for suspicious parameters attempting to include local files. You can look for HTTP requests containing typical LFI payloads such as '../' sequences or attempts to include sensitive files like '/etc/passwd'. Using tools like curl or wget to simulate such requests against the Bajaar theme endpoints may help identify if the vulnerability exists. For example, you might run commands like: curl -v 'http://yourwebsite.com/?page=../../../../etc/passwd' and observe if the contents of the file are returned. Additionally, web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection systems (IDS) with rules targeting LFI patterns can help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is available yet for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule provided to block attacks exploiting this LFI flaw. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites. Additionally, restricting file inclusion functions, disabling remote file inclusion in PHP configurations, and employing a web application firewall (WAF) with LFI detection rules can help reduce risk until an official fix is released. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files and potentially expose sensitive information such as database credentials, which could lead to a complete database takeover. Such exposure and unauthorized access to sensitive data could result in non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, as these standards require protection of personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access and breaches. [1]