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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69314 affects the WordPress Werkstatt theme before version 4.8.3. It is a local file inclusion issue that may let an unauthenticated remote attacker make the site include unintended PHP files. If exploitable on a given site, impact could include data exposure, site modification, or disruption.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites using Werkstatt below 4.8.3. The vulnerability has high potential business impact, but the available sources do not confirm active exploitation. Patch during the next urgent web maintenance window.
Technical view
The issue is improper filename control in a PHP include/require path, mapped to CWE-98. Affected product is fuelthemes Werkstatt for WordPress, versions below 4.8.3. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1, with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the Werkstatt theme below 4.8.3. Internet-facing WordPress sites are the primary concern. The provided sources do not state whether inactive installed copies are exploitable, so inventory both active and installed theme versions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Public information indicates high impact but high attack complexity. Treat this as urgent for exposed WordPress assets, but do not assume active exploitation without additional evidence.
Researcher notes
Public evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database entry. The record names LFI/PHP include control weakness, but does not provide exploit details. Validate exposure by version and deployment context, then monitor for updated vendor or Patchstack technical guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Update Werkstatt theme to version 4.8.3 or later if available from the vendor.
- Remove the Werkstatt theme if it is unused or no longer maintained.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for any additional recommended mitigations.
- Back up the site before applying theme updates in production.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Werkstatt theme.
- Confirm the installed Werkstatt version is 4.8.3 or later.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP include paths.
- Verify file integrity of WordPress core, themes, and uploads.
- Confirm backups and recovery procedures are current.
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:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.