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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69061 affects the WordPress MoveMe theme from AncoraThemes through version 1.2.15. A flaw in how PHP file names are handled can allow local file inclusion. If exploitable on a public site, it could expose sensitive data or affect site integrity and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if MoveMe is in use, especially on internet-facing sites. Prioritize inventory first, then update or remove affected installations. There is no supplied evidence of active exploitation, but potential impact is high.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic, resulting in PHP local file inclusion in MoveMe <= 1.2.15. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network exploitable, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the AncoraThemes MoveMe theme installed at version 1.2.15 or earlier. Public-facing WordPress sites have higher business risk. The provided sources do not identify affected hosting platforms beyond WordPress theme installations.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remote and unauthenticated but high complexity. No public exploit details or operational attack patterns are provided in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack vulnerability entry. The bundle does not name a fixed version, exploit availability, or observed exploitation. Validate exposure through theme versioning and monitor vendor guidance before asserting remediation completeness.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the AncoraThemes MoveMe theme.
- Confirm whether installed MoveMe versions are 1.2.15 or earlier.
- Check AncoraThemes, Patchstack, or WordPress guidance for a fixed version.
- Apply vendor-provided updates if available.
- Disable or remove the theme if it is not required.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious file access until resolved.
Validation and detection
- Verify theme name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare installed versions against MoveMe <= 1.2.15.
- Review web logs for unusual file access patterns.
- Check vendor and Patchstack pages for remediation updates.
- Confirm no business-critical site still runs the vulnerable theme.
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:H2.25.9Primary 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
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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.