CVE-2025-69409
Local File Inclusion in axiomthemes PJ ≤ 3.0.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes | pj | to 3.0.0 (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-2025-69409 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress PJ | Life & Business Coaching Theme versions up to and including 3.0.0.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website and display their contents.
It arises from improper control of the filename used in PHP include/require statements, enabling attackers to exploit PHP Local File Inclusion.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can expose sensitive information such as database credentials.
Depending on the server configuration, attackers could achieve a complete database takeover.
The vulnerability is considered severe with a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection.
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?
To mitigate the CVE-2025-69409 Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the PJ | Life & Business Coaching WordPress theme, users should immediately apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this flaw.
Since no official patch is currently available, applying this mitigation is critical to protect your website from potential exploitation that could lead to exposure of sensitive information or database takeover.