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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69176 is an unauthenticated local file inclusion issue in the WordPress ITactics theme up to version 1.0. A vulnerable public site may allow an attacker to make the site include unintended local files. The source data rates this high severity, but does not name a fixed version or confirm exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web exposure issue for any public WordPress site using ITactics. The business risk is highest where the theme runs on production sites with sensitive local configuration or application files. Confirm presence first, because the affected product scope is narrow.
Technical view
The record describes CWE-98 in ThemeREX ITactics, package name itactics, affecting versions up to 1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Available evidence does not include root cause details or remediation version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on internet-facing WordPress installations using the ThemeREX ITactics theme at version 1.0 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says unauthenticated network exploitation is possible, but attack complexity is high. CISA KEV status is false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and Patchstack’s vulnerability entry. The record does not provide affected CPEs, a patched version, proof-of-concept status, or exploit telemetry. Avoid assuming impact beyond ITactics <= 1.0 until vendor or Patchstack guidance adds detail.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ITactics theme and its installed version.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Prioritize internet-facing production sites before staging or internal systems.
- Back up the site before theme replacement or major remediation.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the active or installed theme package is itactics.
- Record the exact ITactics version on every WordPress instance.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests targeting theme file inclusion behavior.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable theme is updated, disabled, or removed.
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
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
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/itactics/vulnerability/wordpress-itactics-theme-1-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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