Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69167 is a high-severity issue in the WordPress Eros theme up to version 1.3. The reported flaw is unauthenticated local file inclusion, meaning a remote attacker may be able to make the site include unintended server-side files. The sources do not confirm active exploitation or provide a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the next remediation cycle for any internet-facing WordPress site using Eros <= 1.3. Escalate faster if the site handles sensitive data, has privileged integrations, or shows suspicious log activity.
Technical view
The CVE describes unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Eros <= 1.3, associated with CWE-98. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public details are limited to the CVE and Patchstack entry.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites with the ThemeREX Eros theme installed at version 1.3 or earlier. The affected metadata is incomplete, so teams should verify installed theme name, vendor, and version directly in WordPress inventories and hosting file systems.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks KEV as false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network reachability but high attack complexity. Treat this as urgent for exposed WordPress sites, but do not assume exploitation without additional evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the public bundle identifies the vulnerability class, affected theme/version boundary, CVSS vector, and Patchstack reference, but not exploit details, root cause, or fixed release. Avoid exploit assumptions and validate exposure through asset inventory and logs.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Eros theme and installed version.
- Check Patchstack and ThemeREX guidance for a fixed version or vendor-supported workaround.
- Remove, replace, or disable vulnerable Eros deployments where business impact permits.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious requests against theme paths and include-like parameters.
- Prioritize remediation on internet-facing or high-value WordPress properties.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress instance uses Eros version 1.3 or earlier.
- Review web and WAF logs for suspicious probing of Eros theme paths.
- Check site integrity and configuration files for unexpected exposure or modification indicators.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable theme version is no longer deployed.
- Continue monitoring CVE and Patchstack records for updated fix or exploitation details.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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 vector scores
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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/eros/vulnerability/wordpress-eros-theme-1-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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