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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69142 affects WordPress sites using the Abelle theme up to version 1.22. The reported issue is unauthenticated local file inclusion, which can let an outside attacker cause the site to include local server files. The CVSS score is high, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation or a named fixed release.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure check, especially for public sites. The urgent business task is to identify Abelle usage and follow vendor guidance. Escalate remediation if the theme is present on externally reachable production systems.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98 in ThemeREX Abelle for WordPress, reported as affecting versions <= 1.22. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to public WordPress installations that have the ThemeREX Abelle theme installed at version 1.22 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, hosting environments, or whether inactive installed themes are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and network-reachable, but assessed with high attack complexity. Do not assume exploit availability from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The public bundle names Abelle <= 1.22 and unauthenticated local file inclusion, but does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept status, fixed version, or exploitation telemetry. Avoid making stronger claims until vendor or Patchstack details expand.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Abelle theme and version.
- If Abelle <= 1.22 is present, check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Apply any vendor-provided update or mitigation when available.
- Disable or replace the theme if no vendor fix is available and risk is unacceptable.
- Review file permissions and WordPress hardening as compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm Abelle installation and version from WordPress administration or trusted asset records.
- Check whether affected sites are internet-facing or reachable by untrusted users.
- Review web logs for suspicious local file inclusion indicators without replaying requests.
- Monitor Patchstack, CVE Program, and vendor channels for updated fix details.
- Document whether the theme is active, inactive, or removed on each site.
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/abelle/vulnerability/wordpress-abelle-theme-1-22-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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