Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69062 affects the AncoraThemes Weedles WordPress theme through version 1.1.12. It may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files through unsafe PHP include handling. Business risk is high because successful exploitation can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if your organization uses the Weedles theme. Confirm presence first; if found on public sites, plan prompt remediation or removal. Do not assume protection from perimeter controls without validating the affected theme is absent or fixed.
Technical view
The issue is categorized as CWE-98: improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1, with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, and high complexity. Sources describe it as a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Weedles <= 1.1.12.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the AncoraThemes Weedles theme installed at version 1.1.12 or earlier. The provided data does not include CPEs, so asset validation should rely on WordPress/theme inventory rather than CPE matching alone.
Exploitation context
The CVE record does not indicate CISA KEV listing, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible, but with high attack complexity. No exploit code or operational details are provided in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The bundle describes the issue as Local File Inclusion while the CWE label references PHP Remote File Inclusion. No fixed version, vendor advisory text, or exploitation-in-the-wild evidence is included in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the Weedles theme.
- If Weedles is unused, remove or disable it.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack for a fixed version or official guidance.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites.
- Ensure current backups exist before theme changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Weedles is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Weedles version.
- Flag versions 1.1.12 or earlier as affected.
- Review web application logs for suspicious file inclusion indicators.
- Recheck Patchstack and CVE records for updates.
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.