CVE-2025-69398
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Plank ≤1.7 Allows Code Execution
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 | plank | 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-2025-69398 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Plank Theme versions up to and including 1.7.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
As a result, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server, such as database credentials.
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?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2025-69398, immediate mitigation involves implementing the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to apply this automated mitigation solution immediately to protect their WordPress Plank Theme installations (version 1.7 and earlier) until an official patch is released.