CVE-2025-69067
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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 | tails | to 1.4.12 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69067 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Tails Theme versions up to 1.4.12. It allows an unauthenticated attacker 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 filenames in PHP include/require statements. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive files on your website, including database credentials. An attacker could potentially take over your database depending on your website's configuration. Since no authentication is required to exploit this flaw, it poses a high security risk and can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of your website's data. [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 Local File Inclusion vulnerability on your network or system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block exploitation attempts of this vulnerability until an official patch is released. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites running the vulnerable WordPress Tails Theme versions up to 1.4.12. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive files, such as those containing database credentials, potentially enabling a complete database takeover. Such exposure and unauthorized access to sensitive data could result in non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability may compromise compliance with these standards. [1]