CVE-2025-69064
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | pets_land | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.2.8 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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-2025-69064 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Pets Land Theme (versions up to 1.2.8). 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 a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including exposure of sensitive information like database credentials, which can lead to unauthorized access and potentially a complete takeover of the website's database. This can compromise the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the affected website and its data. [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 include/require statements or attempts to access local files via the Pets Land theme. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but generally, you can use web server logs analysis tools or intrusion detection systems to look for URL patterns attempting to include local files. Additionally, applying Patchstack's mitigation rules can help detect and block exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released. It is recommended to implement automated protection solutions from Patchstack to safeguard affected websites. Since no official fix is currently available, these mitigations are critical to prevent exploitation. [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.