Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69105 is a high-severity unauthenticated local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Modernee theme up to version 1.6.0. Affected sites could expose or process local server files, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No public source provided here confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for internet-facing WordPress sites using Modernee. Confirm exposure quickly, then patch, replace, or disable the theme based on vendor guidance. Broader business urgency depends on whether the organization actually runs this theme.
Technical view
The CVE describes an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability in ThemeREX Modernee <= 1.6.0, mapped to CWE-98. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high impact, and high attack complexity. The source bundle does not name a fixed version or detailed vulnerable component.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Modernee theme installed at version 1.6.0 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected. Version data in the CVE bundle is sparse, so asset verification is important.
Exploitation context
The issue is remotely reachable and unauthenticated, but rated high complexity. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of active exploitation. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited in the provided sources. The CVE identifies unauthenticated LFI in Modernee <= 1.6.0 with CWE-98 and CVSS 8.1. No affected code path, fixed version, exploit availability, or KEV confirmation is provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Modernee theme and exact installed version.
- Prioritize sites running Modernee version 1.6.0 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Restrict administrative access and maintain current WordPress, plugin, and theme updates.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Modernee theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed theme version and compare against <= 1.6.0.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
- Check web server logs for unusual file access patterns.
- Document compensating controls if the theme cannot be immediately removed.
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:H2.25.9PatchstackVulnerability 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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/modernee/vulnerability/wordpress-modernee-theme-1-6-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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