CVE-2025-69172
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Resurs

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Resurs <= 1.3 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-2025-69172
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210235
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack resurs to 1.3 (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

CVE-2025-69172 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Resurs Theme version 1.3 or lower. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server, such as database credentials.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including exposure of sensitive data like database credentials. In certain configurations, it can lead to a complete database takeover. The vulnerability is actively exploited in mass-exploitation campaigns targeting thousands of websites, which means any site using the vulnerable theme is at high risk. There is currently no official patch, so immediate mitigation or theme update is strongly advised.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability in the WordPress Resurs Theme version 1.3 or lower is actively exploited and has no official patch available yet.

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

Other recommended actions are to update the theme if an update becomes available, or seek assistance from your hosting provider or a web developer.

Patchstack also offers automated vulnerability mitigation services to help keep websites safe from this issue.

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 complete database takeover in some cases.

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 Resurs theme versions may face increased risk of violating these standards if the vulnerability is exploited and sensitive data is compromised.

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