Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69113 affects the WordPress Nexio theme from ThemeREX. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to include local files through the site. That can expose sensitive data or affect site integrity and availability. The source bundle does not name a fixed version or confirm exploitation.
Executive priority
High priority for organizations running WordPress with Nexio. The issue is unauthenticated and has high potential impact, but public evidence in the bundle does not show active exploitation or a named patch. Prioritize inventory, version confirmation, and vendor-guided remediation.
Technical view
The vulnerability is described as unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Nexio <= 1.10.0, mapped to CWE-98 with CVSS 3.1 score 8.1. The vector is network-accessible, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the ThemeREX Nexio theme at version 1.10.0 or earlier. Sites not using Nexio are not indicated as affected. The bundle does not provide CPEs, vulnerable endpoints, or hosting-specific exposure details.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is reported, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network exploitation is possible, but with high attack complexity. Treat internet-facing WordPress sites using Nexio <= 1.10.0 as priority review targets.
Researcher notes
The bundle lacks endpoint, parameter, proof-of-concept, and fixed-version details. Do not assume exploitation in the wild. Validation should focus on asset identification, version mapping, vendor advisory tracking, and defensive log review without attempting exploit reproduction.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Nexio theme.
- Identify any Nexio installations at version 1.10.0 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- Update Nexio when a confirmed fixed version is available.
- Disable or replace the theme if no safe vendor fix is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed WordPress theme slug or package is nexio.
- Record the Nexio version on each WordPress instance.
- Compare installed versions against the affected <= 1.10.0 range.
- Review web and WordPress logs for suspicious file-inclusion attempts.
- Track CVE and Patchstack pages 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:H2.25.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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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/nexio/vulnerability/wordpress-nexio-theme-1-10-0-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')
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.