CVE-2025-69166
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Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Gunslinger <= 1.7 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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NVD
CVE-2025-69166
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210265
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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack gunslinger to 1.7 (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 complete database takeover.

Exposure of sensitive data and unauthorized access to databases can lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information.

Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability could compromise compliance with standards that mandate confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.

Executive Summary

CVE-2025-69166 is a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Gunslinger Theme version 1.7 or lower.

This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the target website, which can lead to exposure of sensitive data such as database credentials.

The vulnerability has a CVSS severity score of 8.1, indicating a high risk, and it can potentially lead to a complete database takeover.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive information like database credentials.

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

Because the vulnerability can be exploited without authentication, it poses a significant risk and is expected to be targeted in mass attack campaigns.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects the WordPress Gunslinger Theme version 1.7 or lower and allows unauthenticated local file inclusion, which can lead to sensitive data exposure and database takeover.

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

Additionally, updating the theme to a non-vulnerable version or seeking assistance from your hosting provider or a developer is advised.

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