CVE-2025-69062
BaseFortify
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | weedles | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.1.12 (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
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.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69062 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Weedles Theme (versions up to 1.1.12). It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP. 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 allow attackers to access and display sensitive local files on your website, including database credentials. Exploiting this flaw could lead to a complete database takeover, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your website and its data. Since it requires no privileges to exploit, it poses a high risk to affected websites. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection can involve monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests attempting to include local files via the Weedles theme. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical approaches include searching access logs for patterns of Local File Inclusion attempts, such as requests containing directory traversal sequences or attempts to include sensitive files. Using tools like grep on server logs to find suspicious parameters related to file inclusion may help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is available for the Weedles theme up to version 1.1.12, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks targeting this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to sensitive files and implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to block Local File Inclusion attempts are recommended until an official patch is released. [1]