CVE-2025-69397
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Tint
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 |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | tint | to 1.7 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69397 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Tint Theme versions up to and including 1.7. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.
This means an attacker can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials, by tricking the application into including those files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
There is no official patch currently available for this vulnerability.
However, Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks until an official patch is released and tested.
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation immediately to protect their websites.