CVE-2025-69076
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | modern_housewife | to 1.0.12 (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
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69076 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Modern Housewife Theme (versions up to 1.0.12). It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename in PHP include/require statements. This can expose sensitive information such as database credentials and potentially lead to further compromise. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to access and display sensitive local files on your website without authentication. This exposure can lead to disclosure of critical information like database credentials, which might result in a complete database takeover depending on your website's configuration. The impact is severe, with a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating high risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection can involve monitoring for attempts to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerabilities by looking for suspicious HTTP requests that include file path parameters in the URL or POST data targeting the Modern Housewife theme. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but generally, you can use web server access logs to search for patterns like 'include=', 'require=', or file path traversal sequences (e.g., '../'). For example, using grep on Apache logs: grep -iE 'include=|require=|\.\./' /var/log/apache2/access.log. Additionally, applying Patchstack’s mitigation rule can help block attack attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is available yet, the immediate mitigation step is to apply the Patchstack mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability. Users should implement this mitigation immediately to protect their sites from exploitation. Monitoring and restricting access to sensitive files and ensuring proper web application firewall (WAF) rules are also recommended. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. Such exposure of sensitive data could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability may result in violations of these standards due to unauthorized data disclosure. [1]