CVE-2025-69396
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Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Splendour

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-24

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Splendour splendour allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Splendour: from n/a through <= 1.23.
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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-02-24
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-69396
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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack splendour to 1.23 (inc)
themerex splendour to 1.23 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

[{'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]

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Detection Guidance

[{'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]

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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