CVE-2025-69090
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Remons
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-10
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ovatheme | remons | to 1.3.4 (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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2025-69090 is a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Remons Theme versions up to and including 1.3.4.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': '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.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Exploitation of this vulnerability can expose sensitive files such as those containing database credentials, potentially leading to a complete database takeover depending on the site's configuration."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'It falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and is specifically classified as Local File Inclusion.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive files on your website.
Attackers can exploit it without any privileges, making it highly dangerous and likely to be targeted.
Exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials could lead to a complete database takeover, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of your data.
This can result in data breaches, loss of customer trust, and potential downtime or defacement of your website.
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': 'CVE-2025-69090 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Remons Theme up to version 1.3.4. Detection typically involves monitoring for attempts to include local files via crafted HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can detect exploitation attempts by inspecting web server logs for suspicious requests containing file inclusion patterns, such as parameters referencing local files (e.g., ../../etc/passwd).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Example commands to search for potential exploitation attempts in Apache or Nginx logs:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'remons' /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -E '(\\.|%2e){2,}/'"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'remons' /var/log/nginx/access.log | grep -E '(\\.|%2e){2,}/'"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, using web application firewalls (WAFs) or automated tools that detect LFI patterns can help identify exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The most effective immediate mitigation is to update the Remons Theme to version 1.3.5 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
Until the update can be applied, it is recommended to deploy the automatic mitigation rule provided by Patchstack, which blocks attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Additional mitigation steps include restricting access to sensitive files on the server and using a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious requests.