CVE-2025-69149
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Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Top Dog <= 1.0.5

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Top Dog <= 1.0.5 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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CVE-2025-69149
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210172
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack top_dog to 1.0.5 (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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Executive Summary

The WordPress Top Dog Theme, version 1.0.5 or lower, contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the target website.

This means attackers can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as database credentials, without needing to log in.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to severe impacts including exposure of sensitive data like database credentials.

It can also result in a complete database takeover, compromising the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your website's data.

Due to its high severity score of 8.1, it is likely to be exploited in widespread attacks targeting many websites.

Mitigation Strategies

The WordPress Top Dog Theme version 1.0.5 or lower is affected by a high-priority Local File Inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files, potentially exposing sensitive data.

As there is no official patch available yet, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack provided mitigation rule to block attacks until an official fix is released.

Additional recommended actions include updating the theme when a patch becomes available or seeking assistance from your hosting provider or a developer to secure your site.

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 complete 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, organizations using the affected WordPress Top Dog Theme versions may face increased risk of violating these standards if the vulnerability is exploited.

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