CVE-2025-69174
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Etude <= 1.6 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-2025-69174
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210241
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
etude etude to 1.6 (inc)
patchstack etude to 1.6 (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-2025-69174 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Etude Theme version 1.6 or lower. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the target website.

By exploiting this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive data such as database credentials and may even achieve a complete takeover of the database.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability poses a high risk with a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating it is highly dangerous and likely to be exploited in widespread attacks.

If exploited, it can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials and potentially allow attackers to take full control over the database of the affected website.

Such an impact can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your website and its data.

Mitigation Strategies

The WordPress Etude Theme version 1.6 or lower contains a high-priority Local File Inclusion vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers.

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the theme to a newer version if available or seeking assistance from your hosting provider or developer.

Since there is no official patch yet, Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.

Using automated mitigation solutions from Patchstack can help protect your website until an official fix is released.

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 Etude theme versions may face compliance risks if the vulnerability is exploited and sensitive data is compromised.

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