CVE-2025-69080
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in JanStudio Gecko PHP
Publication date: 2026-01-07
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| janstudio | gecko | to 1.9.8 (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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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]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack immediately to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official patch is released. Since no official fix is currently available in the theme itself, using Patchstack's mitigation is the recommended immediate step to protect your website. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an improper control of filename for include/require statements in the JanStudio Gecko PHP program, leading to a PHP Local File Inclusion issue. It allows an attacker to include files on the server through manipulated input, potentially executing malicious code or accessing sensitive files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to severe impacts including unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service. An attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, compromise the integrity and availability of the application, and gain unauthorized access to system resources.