Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69064 affects the WordPress Pets Land theme by AncoraThemes through version 1.2.8. It can allow local file inclusion, which may let an attacker access or influence server-side files. The CVSS score is high at 8.1. Supplied sources do not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if your organization uses the Pets Land theme. The business urgency depends on whether the theme is deployed on public sites. Confirm usage first, then follow vendor guidance or reduce exposure until a fix is verified.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating remote, unauthenticated attack surface with high complexity and high potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the AncoraThemes Pets Land theme installed at version 1.2.8 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable without authentication or user interaction, but the CVSS vector rates attack complexity as high.
Researcher notes
Public data is limited. Patchstack and the CVE record identify local file inclusion through Pets Land <=1.2.8. The CWE label references PHP remote file inclusion, while the description states local file inclusion. Validate against vendor artifacts before drawing broader conclusions.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the Pets Land theme.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or vendor workaround.
- If business permits, disable or remove the theme until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor affected sites for abnormal file access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress themes and confirm Pets Land version.
- Prioritize any site running Pets Land version 1.2.8 or earlier.
- Review web and PHP logs for unusual include or file-access errors.
- Confirm whether vendor or Patchstack has published updated remediation details.
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.