CVE-2025-69086
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Jwsthemes Issabella
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 |
|---|---|---|
| jwsthemes | issabella | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.1.2 (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-2025-69086 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Issabella Theme (versions up to 1.1.2). 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 a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including exposure of sensitive information like database credentials, unauthorized access to local files, and potentially a complete database takeover. Because it allows attackers to execute Local File Inclusion, it can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected website. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix is available for the Issabella theme vulnerability, you should immediately apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability. Implementing this mitigation will help protect your website until an official patch is released. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to local files, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. Such exposure could lead to data breaches involving personal or protected health information, thereby risking non-compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA that require protection of sensitive data. Organizations using the affected theme should consider this vulnerability a significant compliance risk until mitigations or patches are applied. [1]