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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69071 affects the WordPress TanTum theme by AncoraThemes through version 1.1.13. A flaw in how PHP files are included can allow local file inclusion. For a business, exposed WordPress sites using this theme may risk sensitive file disclosure, site modification, or disruption. Public sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize any public WordPress site using TanTum <= 1.1.13. The rating is high because successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No active exploitation is cited, so urgency should be driven by exposure and business criticality.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic. The CVE describes PHP Local File Inclusion in TanTum <= 1.1.13. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network reachable, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites running the AncoraThemes TanTum theme through version 1.1.13 are the primary exposure. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation may be possible without user interaction, but with high attack complexity. The source bundle does not cite proof-of-concept details, exploitation in the wild, or CISA KEV listing.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE and Patchstack database reference. The affected range is stated as TanTum through 1.1.13, but the bundle does not provide patched-version details, exploit conditions, vulnerable parameters, or proof-of-concept material.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the TanTum theme and record installed versions.
- If TanTum is <= 1.1.13, check AncoraThemes and Patchstack for vendor guidance.
- Apply a vendor-provided fixed version if available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Back up the site before theme changes or updates.
- Restrict administrative access and keep WordPress, plugins, and themes updated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the TanTum theme is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify the TanTum version is greater than 1.1.13 or otherwise vendor-confirmed safe.
- Review web logs for unusual file path or include-related requests.
- Check file integrity and recent changes on affected WordPress sites.
- Monitor the CVE record 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.