CVE-2025-69041
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| goalthemes | dekoro | to 1.0.7 (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-2025-69041 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Dekoro Theme (versions up to 1.0.7). 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 website's configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have a severe impact by allowing attackers to access sensitive files on your website, including database credentials. Exploiting this flaw could lead to a complete takeover of your database, compromising your website's data and security. [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 patterns attempting to include local files, such as requests containing file path traversal sequences (e.g., ../) targeting the Dekoro theme endpoints. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical detection involves inspecting web server logs for such patterns or using web application firewalls with rules targeting this vulnerability. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is available for this vulnerability as of the publication date, the immediate mitigation step is to apply the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks targeting this vulnerability. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites running the Dekoro theme up to version 1.0.7. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. Exposure of sensitive data can lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in violations of these standards due to unauthorized data disclosure. [1]