CVE-2025-69038
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 |
|---|---|---|
| goalthemes | hyori | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.3.6 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69038 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Hyori Theme (versions up to 1.3.6). It allows an unauthenticated attacker 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 server configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have a severe impact by allowing attackers to access sensitive files on your server, including database credentials. Exploitation could lead to a complete database takeover, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and systems. [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 for exploitation attempts that try to include local files via the vulnerable PHP include/require statements. While no specific commands are provided, users should monitor web server logs for suspicious requests attempting to include files such as '/etc/passwd' or other sensitive files. Using tools like grep on access logs to find requests with suspicious parameters or payloads related to file inclusion can help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the mitigation rule released by Patchstack to block exploitation attempts until an official patch is available. Users should implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites. Additionally, continuous security monitoring and rapid vulnerability mitigation practices are recommended to safeguard against exploitation. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows an attacker to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. Such 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]