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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69107 is an unauthenticated local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Rosaleen theme up to version 2.8. If exploitable, an attacker could make the site load local files, potentially exposing sensitive data or affecting site integrity. The source bundle does not name a patched version or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any public WordPress site using Rosaleen <=2.8. The unauthenticated nature and high impact justify rapid inventory and containment, even though active exploitation is not documented in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Rosaleen, mapped to CWE-98. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Version evidence points to <=2.8, but structured affected-version metadata is incomplete.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the Rosaleen theme at or below 2.8. The bundle lists package name rosaleen and ThemeREX as vendor, but also shows incomplete version metadata. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected.
Exploitation context
The sources characterize this as unauthenticated and network-accessible, but with high attack complexity. KEV is false in the bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Do not assume exploitation in the wild without new vendor, KEV, or threat-intelligence evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the bundle provides CVE metadata and a Patchstack entry, but no patch version, workaround, proof of exploitation, or detailed vulnerable component. Validate exposure conservatively and track vendor updates before asserting remediation completeness.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Rosaleen theme and versions at or below 2.8.
- Check Patchstack and ThemeREX guidance for a fixed release or documented workaround.
- Disable or replace Rosaleen where risk outweighs business need.
- Increase monitoring for unusual local file access or PHP include errors.
- Back up affected sites before theme changes or updates.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Rosaleen is installed, active, or present as an inactive theme.
- Record the installed Rosaleen version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated affected-version or fix details.
- Check web and PHP logs for suspicious file inclusion failures.
- Verify compensating controls after disabling, replacing, or updating the theme.
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
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/rosaleen/vulnerability/wordpress-rosaleen-theme-2-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.