Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69077 is a high-severity file inclusion issue in the AncoraThemes Hobo WordPress theme up to version 1.0.10. If exploitable, it could let an unauthenticated attacker read or include local server files, with potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public sources do not confirm active exploitation or a fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification this week for public WordPress properties. Escalate remediation for any site using Hobo <=1.0.10, especially internet-facing business sites. Lack of confirmed exploitation lowers emergency pressure, but high potential impact warrants prompt action.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require logic. The CVE describes PHP Local File Inclusion affecting Hobo through 1.0.10. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, and high impact, but high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the AncoraThemes Hobo theme installed at version 1.0.10 or earlier. The sources do not clarify whether inactive installations are exploitable, so treat any installed vulnerable copy as needing review.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and Patchstack listing describe the vulnerability, but the provided sources do not show public exploit details, active exploitation, or CISA KEV inclusion. Attack complexity is rated high, which may reduce likelihood but not business impact if exploitation succeeds.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE description says local file inclusion, while the CWE label references PHP remote file inclusion terminology. The affected-version data in the bundle is inconsistent, but the title and description clearly state Hobo <=1.0.10. No vulnerable parameter, exploit path, or fixed release is provided.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the AncoraThemes Hobo theme.
- Identify any Hobo installations at version 1.0.10 or earlier.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack for vendor remediation guidance.
- Apply any vendor-provided update or workaround when available.
- If no fix exists, consider replacing or removing the theme after testing.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious requests to theme files.
Validation and detection
- Confirm each WordPress site's active and installed themes.
- Record Hobo theme versions and compare against <= 1.0.10.
- Review web logs for unusual file access patterns involving the theme.
- Check whether the CVE appears in CISA KEV; current bundle says no.
- Track Patchstack and CVE updates for fixed-version information.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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.