CVE-2025-69402
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX R&F ≤ 1.5 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 | r_f | to 1.5 (inc) |
| themerex | rf | to 1.5 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69402 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress R&F Theme versions up to and including 1.5.
This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames used in include or require statements in PHP, allowing an attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploiting this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to access and display sensitive local files on the affected website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This could expose critical information such as database credentials, which might lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1, indicating it is a highly dangerous threat that is expected to be exploited in the wild.'}] [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': 'This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename in include/require statements in the ThemeREX R&F WordPress theme up to version 1.5.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'To detect attempts to exploit this Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability on your system or network, you can monitor web server logs for suspicious requests that include unusual file path parameters or attempts to access sensitive files.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use commands like \'grep\' on your web server access logs to search for suspicious patterns, for example: grep -iE "(\\.|%2e){2,}|etc/passwd|boot.ini" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Monitor for requests containing parameters that include directory traversal sequences such as '../' or encoded equivalents."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use intrusion detection systems or web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block LFI attack patterns.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule that blocks attack attempts targeting this Local File Inclusion flaw.
Users of the R&F Theme version 1.5 or earlier are strongly advised to promptly apply Patchstack’s mitigation measures to secure their websites.
- Implement the Patchstack mitigation rule to block exploitation attempts.
- Monitor your web server logs for suspicious activity and block offending IP addresses if necessary.
- Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the vulnerable theme until an official patch is released.