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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69117 affects WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Ingenioso theme up to version 1.14.0. The issue may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files on the server. That can expose sensitive data and, depending on environment, affect integrity and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web exposure issue for any public WordPress site using Ingenioso. Prioritize asset discovery, version verification, and vendor-guided remediation before assuming the risk is addressed.
Technical view
The CVE describes an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Ingenioso <= 1.14.0, categorized as CWE-98. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running the Ingenioso theme at version 1.14.0 or earlier. The bundle does not identify other affected ThemeREX products or specific vulnerable endpoints.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Public exploitability detail is limited here, but the unauthenticated network-accessible nature makes internet-facing WordPress sites higher priority.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated LFI in Ingenioso <= 1.14.0 with CVSS 8.1. The bundle does not include proof-of-concept details, endpoint paths, exploit telemetry, or a named patched version, so validation should remain inventory- and vendor-advisory based.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Ingenioso theme and installed version.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Update the theme if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Limit server file permissions to reduce impact from local file exposure.
- Monitor web logs for suspicious requests targeting theme paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Ingenioso is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact theme version and compare it with <= 1.14.0.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for remediation status.
- Check security monitoring for unusual file access patterns.
- Verify mitigated sites no longer run an affected theme version.
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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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- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/ingenioso/vulnerability/wordpress-ingenioso-theme-1-14-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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