CVE-2025-69083
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Elated-Themes Frapp
Publication date: 2026-01-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| elated_themes | frappe | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.8 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69083 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Frappé Theme (versions up to 1.8). It allows unauthenticated attackers 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 files such as those containing database credentials. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability can expose sensitive files on the server, including database credentials, which may lead to a complete database takeover depending on server configuration. This poses a high risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. [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, such as requests containing file path traversal patterns (e.g., ../) or attempts to access sensitive files. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but generally, you can use tools like grep to search web server logs for suspicious patterns, for example: grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log or grep -E '\.\./' /var/log/apache2/access.log. Additionally, web application firewalls (WAFs) with mitigation rules can help detect and block exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule provided to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch or fixed version of the theme is released. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation promptly to protect their websites. Since no official patch is currently available, deploying a WAF with updated rules or other security controls to block malicious requests is 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 could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, which may result in non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding sensitive data. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could negatively impact compliance with these standards. [1]