CVE-2025-69396
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Splendour
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-24
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | splendour | to 1.23 (inc) |
| themerex | splendour | to 1.23 (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-2025-69396 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Splendour Theme versions up to and including 1.23.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.
It arises from improper control of filename parameters used in include/require statements in PHP, which can be exploited to access sensitive files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, attackers could potentially achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability has a high severity score (CVSS 8.1), indicating a strong likelihood of exploitation and serious impact.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2025-69396 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Splendour Theme versions up to 1.23. Detection typically involves monitoring for attempts to exploit the LFI vulnerability by looking for suspicious HTTP requests that try to include local files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the available resources, common detection methods include inspecting web server logs for unusual URL parameters that reference local files, such as requests containing "../" sequences or attempts to include sensitive files like /etc/passwd.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to detect and block such malicious requests.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2025-69396, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rules that block attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to implement these mitigation rules immediately to protect their websites from unauthenticated attackers attempting Local File Inclusion.
Additionally, monitoring for updates and official patches from the theme developer or Patchstack is recommended to fully resolve the issue once a patch is released.