Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69171 is an unauthenticated local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Orpheus theme up to version 1.3. A vulnerable site could allow an attacker to make the application include local server files, potentially exposing sensitive data or disrupting the site.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure review. It warrants prompt inventory and remediation, especially for public websites, but the provided sources do not support calling it an active exploitation emergency.
Technical view
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-98 in ThemeREX Orpheus for WordPress, reported as affecting versions <= 1.3. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 high: network reachable, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on public WordPress sites with the Orpheus theme installed at version 1.3 or earlier. The source bundle does not prove exposure for other ThemeREX products, plugins, or WordPress themes.
Exploitation context
The CVE bundle marks KEV as false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The issue is unauthenticated and network reachable, but CVSS lists attack complexity as high. No exploit details or proof-of-concept are included in the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack VDB reference. The bundle does not provide vulnerable parameters, exploit conditions, affected code paths, or a confirmed fixed version. Do not broaden affected scope beyond Orpheus <= 1.3.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Orpheus theme and exact installed version.
- Remove, disable, or replace Orpheus if version is 1.3 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or vendor mitigation.
- Prioritize public-facing and business-critical WordPress properties first.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Orpheus is installed, active, or present but unused on each WordPress site.
- Record the theme version and compare it with the <= 1.3 affected range.
- Review application and web logs for unusual file inclusion or theme-path requests.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable theme version is no longer present.
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 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/orpheus/vulnerability/wordpress-orpheus-theme-1-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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