CVE-2025-69037
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Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| goalthemes | pippo | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.2.3 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69037 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Pippo Theme versions up to 1.2.3. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website. This means the attacker can access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials, by exploiting improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials, which could allow an attacker to take over the website's database completely depending on the website's configuration. It poses a high risk with a CVSS score of 8.1 and can result in significant security breaches if exploited. [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 Pippo theme. Common detection methods include searching for URL parameters that include file paths or traversal sequences (e.g., '../'). Specific commands might include using grep on access logs to find such patterns, for example: grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log or grep -E '\.\./' /var/log/apache2/access.log. Additionally, web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting LFI attempts can help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch or fixed version of the Pippo Theme is currently available, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability. This rule can be implemented via a web application firewall or security plugin to prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, restricting file inclusion permissions and monitoring for suspicious activity are recommended until an official patch is released. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.