CVE-2025-69071
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 | tantum | to 1.1.13 (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-2025-69071 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress TanTum Theme (versions up to 1.1.13). It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters 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 unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server, exposure of confidential data like database credentials, and potentially full database takeover. Since it requires no privileges to exploit, attackers can easily compromise affected websites, leading to data breaches, service disruption, and loss of trust. [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 patterns that attempt to include local files. For example, look for URL parameters that include file paths or traversal sequences (e.g., ../). You can use tools like curl or wget to test if local files can be included via the vulnerable parameter. Example command: curl -v 'http://yourwebsite.com/?page=../../../../etc/passwd' and observe if the contents of the file are returned. Additionally, web server logs can be searched for such suspicious requests using grep or similar tools. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is available as of the publication date, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule provided to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites. Additionally, restricting access to sensitive files and disabling the inclusion of remote or local files via user input parameters can help reduce risk until an official fix is released. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive information such as database credentials, which could lead to a complete database takeover. Exposure of sensitive data due to this vulnerability could result in non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, as it compromises the confidentiality and integrity of personal and protected health information stored on the affected website. [1]