Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69058 affects the WordPress PartyMaker theme from AncoraThemes through version 1.1.15. It is a local file inclusion flaw that could let an unauthenticated attacker make the site include unintended local PHP files. The reported impact is high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability may all be affected.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation on public WordPress sites using PartyMaker. Treat affected internet-facing sites as high priority, but avoid assuming compromise unless logs, monitoring, or threat intelligence support it.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high CIA impact. Sources describe PHP Local File Inclusion in PartyMaker <= 1.1.15.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the AncoraThemes PartyMaker theme installed, especially versions <= 1.1.15. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed in KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network reachability with no user interaction, but high attack complexity.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack-style vulnerability metadata. The source bundle has an affected-version inconsistency, listing description <= 1.1.15 while one affected field shows version 0/default unaffected. Validate scope against vendor or Patchstack before broad conclusions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the PartyMaker theme and version.
- If PartyMaker is <= 1.1.15, review AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance.
- Apply any vendor-provided fixed version when available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the theme.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor web logs for suspicious file inclusion patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the PartyMaker theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed PartyMaker version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare findings against the affected range: through version 1.1.15.
- Check Patchstack and vendor advisories for updated remediation status.
- Review logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP parameters or file paths.
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.