CVE-2025-69065
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | snow_mountain | to 1.4.3 (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-2025-69065 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Snow Mountain Theme (versions up to 1.4.3). It allows an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate the theme to include and display local files from the target website. This means the attacker can access sensitive files on the server, such as those containing database credentials, by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability can expose sensitive files on your website, including database credentials. This exposure can lead to a complete database takeover depending on your site's configuration, potentially compromising your entire 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 server logs for suspicious requests attempting to include local files via the Snow Mountain theme. Common indicators include URL parameters with file paths or traversal sequences (e.g., ../). Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical approaches include using tools like grep to search logs for suspicious patterns or employing web application scanners that detect LFI vulnerabilities. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released. Users should implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites running the Snow Mountain theme version 1.4.3 or earlier. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to sensitive files and keeping backups are recommended. [1]