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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69068 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Muji theme by AncoraThemes, affecting versions through 1.2.0. A vulnerable site could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to include local files, with potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The source bundle does not show known active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure review. Prioritize public websites using the Muji theme, especially business-critical or high-traffic properties. If no fixed version is available, risk-reduction may require disabling or replacing the theme.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require behavior, mapped to CWE-98. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, and high C/I/A impact. Affected product is Muji WordPress theme through version 1.2.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the AncoraThemes Muji theme installed at version 1.2.0 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress deployments are the primary concern. The sources do not identify affected plugins, other themes, or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. The vector is remote and unauthenticated, but the CVSS vector marks attack complexity as high.
Researcher notes
The source bundle contains a version-range statement through 1.2.0, CVSS 8.1, CWE-98, and a Patchstack reference. It does not provide exploit details, proof of active exploitation, or a named patched version. The affected metadata is sparse and should be verified against vendor/Patchstack updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Muji theme and its installed version.
- If Muji is at or below 1.2.0, check vendor or Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Update to a fixed release if one is available from trusted sources.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor WordPress file integrity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Muji theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact theme version and compare it with the affected range.
- Review vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
- Check logs for unusual file access or PHP include-related errors.
- Verify backups and recovery procedures for affected WordPress sites.
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.