CVE-2025-69066
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 | indoor_plants | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.2.7 (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
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials and may result in a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. This poses a significant security risk to affected websites. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The provided resources do not include specific commands or methods to detect this vulnerability on your network or system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as database credentials, which may result in data breaches. Such breaches can compromise compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, as they require safeguarding personal and sensitive data against unauthorized access. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability poses a significant risk to maintaining compliance with these standards. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69066 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Indoor Plants Theme (versions up to 1.2.7). It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. This occurs due to improper control of filenames used in include/require statements in PHP. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix is available for this vulnerability in the theme itself, it is strongly advised to implement the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability. Applying this mitigation immediately will help protect your website until an official patch is released. [1]