CVE-2025-69173
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Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Tipsy

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Tipsy <= 1.1 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-2025-69173
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210236
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Currently, no data is known.
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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 Tipsy Theme, versions 1.1 and below, contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website. Essentially, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability without needing to log in or have any privileges.

This vulnerability is considered high risk with a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to serious consequences including exposure of sensitive data such as database credentials.

Attackers may gain complete control over the database, potentially leading to data theft, data manipulation, or full site compromise.

Since the vulnerability can be exploited without authentication, it poses a significant threat and could be used in mass exploitation campaigns.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects the WordPress Tipsy Theme versions 1.1 and below and allows unauthenticated Local File Inclusion attacks.

Since there is no official patch available yet, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.

Additional recommended steps include updating the theme when a patch becomes available or seeking assistance from a hosting provider or developer to secure the 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 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, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to compliance with common standards and regulations by increasing the likelihood of data breaches and unauthorized data exposure.

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