CVE-2025-69399
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Cobble
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 | cobble | 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-2025-69399 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Cobble Theme versions up to and including 1.7. It arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, allowing an attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
This vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical information 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-2025-69399, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule released by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Patchstack recommends implementing this mitigation rule as soon as possible to protect affected websites running the WordPress Cobble Theme versions up to and including 1.7 until an official patch is developed, tested, and safely applied.