Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in the WordPress Indoor Plants theme may let an unauthenticated attacker include local server files. For affected public WordPress sites, this can threaten sensitive data, site integrity, and availability. The issue is relevant only where AncoraThemes Indoor Plants is installed at version 1.2.7 or earlier.
Executive priority
High priority for organizations using this theme on public or important WordPress sites. Do not treat it as enterprise-wide unless inventory confirms the theme is present. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2025-69066 is a CWE-98 filename control issue in PHP include/require handling in AncoraThemes Indoor Plants. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1: network reachable, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Sources describe affected versions through 1.2.7.
Likely exposure
Public WordPress sites using the Indoor Plants theme version 1.2.7 or earlier are the likely exposure. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The vulnerability is still serious because CVSS indicates unauthenticated network reachability and high potential impact, although attack complexity is rated high.
Researcher notes
The CVE affected-product block appears inconsistent: it lists version “0” and defaultStatus “unaffected,” while the description and Patchstack title state affected through 1.2.7. No fixed version or vendor advisory details are included in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Indoor Plants theme and version.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update the theme if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the theme after impact review.
- Prioritize internet-facing and business-critical WordPress sites first.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Indoor Plants is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed theme version and compare it to 1.2.7 or earlier.
- After remediation, verify the affected theme version is no longer present.
- Review WordPress, PHP, and web server logs for suspicious file-include errors.
- Track the CVE and Patchstack entry for 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: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.