CVE-2025-69124
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Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Especio

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Especio <= 1.0 versions.
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Published
2026-06-17
Last Modified
2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack especio to 1.0 (inc)
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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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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the target website, potentially exposing sensitive data such as database credentials and enabling a full database takeover.

Exposure of sensitive data due to this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability may result in violations of these standards, risking legal and regulatory consequences for affected organizations.

Executive Summary

The WordPress Especio Theme, specifically versions 1.0 and below, contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to include local files from the target website without needing any authentication or special privileges.

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive data such as database credentials and may even result in a full database takeover.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the server, such as database credentials.

An attacker could leverage this flaw to take over the entire database, potentially compromising the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your website's data.

Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, it can be exploited by anyone without needing to log in or have special permissions.

Mitigation Strategies

The WordPress Especio Theme versions 1.0 and below are vulnerable to a high-priority Local File Inclusion flaw with no official patch available yet.

Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule to block attacks until an official fix is released.

It is also advised to update the theme when a patch becomes available or seek assistance from your hosting provider or a developer to help secure your site.

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