Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-60085 is a high-severity issue in the WordPress Learnify theme through version 1.15.0. The sources describe unauthenticated local file inclusion, meaning an attacker may be able to make a vulnerable site load unintended local files. Impact is rated high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but exploitation requires higher attack complexity.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for any public WordPress property using Learnify. It is high severity and unauthenticated, but current evidence does not prove active exploitation. The immediate business question is whether Learnify <= 1.15.0 exists in your estate.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 local file inclusion in ThemeREX Group Learnify <= 1.15.0. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network exploitable, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact. The source bundle does not name a fixed version or detailed root cause.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Learnify theme at version 1.15.0 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress deployments are the priority. Sites not using Learnify are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Public vulnerability records exist, so defenders should assume attacker awareness may increase, but active in-the-wild exploitation is not established here.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The title and description identify Learnify <= 1.15.0, while the affected-version metadata is not detailed. No exploit proof, patch version, or mitigation procedure is included in the provided bundle. Validate exposure carefully before concluding risk.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Learnify theme and exact installed version.
- Temporarily disable or remove Learnify where business impact allows.
- Check ThemeREX, Patchstack, and CVE guidance for a confirmed fixed release.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or high-value WordPress sites.
- Keep WordPress, themes, and security controls current while vendor guidance is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Learnify is installed on production, staging, and backup WordPress instances.
- Record installed Learnify versions and flag any at or below 1.15.0.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests targeting theme file inclusion paths.
- Verify mitigated sites no longer expose the vulnerable theme version.
- Document exceptions, owners, and planned remediation dates.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/learnify/vulnerability/wordpress-learnify-theme-1-15-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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