CVE-2025-69070
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 | tornados | to 2.1 (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-2025-69070 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Tornados Theme (versions up to 2.1). It allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements to include and display local files from the target website. This can expose sensitive files such as those containing database credentials. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive files on the server, including database credentials. Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could potentially take over the entire database, leading to severe security breaches and data loss. [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 Tornados theme. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but generally, you can use tools like grep to search for suspicious URL parameters that include file paths or traversal sequences (e.g., ../). For example, you might run: grep -r "include" /var/log/apache2/access.log or use web application scanners that detect LFI vulnerabilities. Since no official detection commands are provided, using Patchstack's mitigation rule and monitoring for exploit attempts is recommended. [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. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity and restricting access to sensitive files can help reduce risk. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability could lead to exposure of sensitive files, such as those containing database credentials, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data. Such data breaches may impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in non-compliance due to data exposure and insufficient security controls. [1]