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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69044 affects the WordPress Vango theme through version 1.3.3. It is a local file inclusion issue that may let an unauthenticated attacker make the site include unintended files. The published CVSS score is 8.1, high, with possible confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No cited source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification of affected WordPress sites this week, especially public-facing business sites. If any use Vango <= 1.3.3, treat remediation as high priority because the issue is unauthenticated and rated high severity. Current sources do not prove active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, classified as CWE-98. The affected product is goalthemes Vango theme, versions up to and including 1.3.3. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating remote unauthenticated reachability but high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the goalthemes Vango theme at version 1.3.3 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The sources identify a local file inclusion vulnerability and high severity, but do not provide exploit details or confirm public exploitation. CISA KEV status in the bundle is false. Treat internet-facing affected WordPress sites as higher priority due to unauthenticated network attack characteristics.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The bundle names the weakness as PHP include/require filename control and describes local file inclusion. No patch version, exploit availability, or detailed vulnerable parameter is provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Vango theme and its installed version.
- If Vango is <= 1.3.3, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for an available fix.
- Restrict exposure of affected sites where feasible until vendor guidance is applied.
- Back up the site before theme updates or replacement.
- Monitor web logs and file integrity for suspicious activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Vango theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact Vango theme version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range: <= 1.3.3.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation status.
- Check whether compensating controls cover the affected site.
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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.