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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69059 affects the WordPress DiveIt theme by AncoraThemes through version 1.4.3. A flaw in how PHP files are included may let an unauthenticated attacker include local files. The published CVSS score is 8.1, reflecting potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web exposure issue for any WordPress property using DiveIt. Triage should focus on identifying affected sites and obtaining vendor remediation guidance. Do not assume active exploitation from the available sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement. Sources characterize it as a Local File Inclusion issue in DiveIt <= 1.4.3. The CVSS v3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the AncoraThemes DiveIt theme installed at version 1.4.3 or earlier. The record does not state whether the theme must be active, so installed copies should be treated as potentially relevant until vendor guidance clarifies.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, no privileges, and no user interaction, but high attack complexity. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and the sources do not claim active exploitation or provide public exploit status.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE and Patchstack database entry. No CPEs, patch version, workaround, or exploit evidence are provided in the bundle. The affected range is stated as through <= 1.4.3; validate against installed theme metadata.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the DiveIt theme and version.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Prioritize updating DiveIt if a vendor-supported fixed release is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme after testing.
- Monitor WordPress logs for unusual file access or inclusion-related errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether DiveIt is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed DiveIt version and compare it to <= 1.4.3.
- Check whether the theme is active or retained unused on disk.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
- Document any compensating controls or removal decisions.
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.