CVE-2025-69047
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| magentech | maxshop | to 3.6.20 (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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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows an attacker to include and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. This exposure could lead to unauthorized access to personal or protected data, which may result in non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding sensitive information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could negatively impact compliance with such standards. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69047 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress MaxShop Theme up to version 3.6.20. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename in PHP include/require statements. This can expose sensitive information such as database credentials and potentially lead to further compromise of the website. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to access sensitive files on the server, including database credentials, which may lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. This can result in data breaches, loss of data integrity, and unauthorized access to the website's backend. [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 server logs for suspicious requests attempting to include local files, such as requests containing directory traversal patterns (e.g., '../') or attempts to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd. Additionally, using web application scanners that detect LFI vulnerabilities can help identify exploitation attempts. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule provided to block attacks targeting this vulnerability. Additionally, restricting file inclusion functions and implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious requests can help reduce risk until an official patch is released. [1]