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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69072 affects the AncoraThemes Prider WordPress theme through version 1.1.3.1. It may let an unauthenticated attacker include local server files through unsafe PHP include handling. That can threaten confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site. No source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation on public WordPress sites using Prider. Treat as high priority where the theme is active and internet-facing, but do not assume active exploitation without new evidence.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98, improper control of filename for PHP include/require. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1: network exploitable, no privileges or user interaction required, but high attack complexity. Sources describe Local File Inclusion in Prider <= 1.1.3.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the AncoraThemes Prider theme installed, especially versions up to and including 1.1.3.1. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms exploitation in the wild. The risk remains meaningful because the issue is unauthenticated and has high impact if successfully triggered.
Researcher notes
The source data is somewhat sparse. The description says Local File Inclusion, while the CWE label references PHP Remote File Inclusion. The affected-version entry is inconsistent, but the narrative states Prider through <= 1.1.3.1. No patch version is named in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Prider theme and record installed versions.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme after business testing.
- Limit WordPress file permissions and remove unnecessary local sensitive files where feasible.
- Monitor web logs for unusual requests targeting Prider theme paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Prider is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify whether the installed Prider version is <= 1.1.3.1.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for updated remediation status.
- Check security monitoring for suspicious theme-related request patterns.
- Document compensating controls if the theme cannot be removed promptly.
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
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.