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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69339 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Molla theme through version 1.5.16. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include unintended local PHP files. If exploitable, this can threaten confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation for any internet-facing WordPress site using Molla <= 1.5.16. Treat confirmed exposure as urgent, but avoid assuming compromise without supporting evidence. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper filename control in a PHP include/require context, mapped to CWE-98, affecting don-themes Molla theme <= 1.5.16. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network exploitable, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high C/I/A impact. Public data does not provide exploit details or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Molla theme at version 1.5.16 or earlier. The CVE record’s affected-version metadata appears sparse, so confirm installed theme identity and version directly from WordPress inventory or site files.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is unauthenticated and remote but high complexity. No exploit code or weaponized procedure is provided in the cited sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE data and Patchstack reference. The issue is categorized as local file inclusion despite the CWE label text referencing remote file inclusion. Do not infer affected forks, fixed versions, or exploit availability without additional vendor or researcher confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the Molla theme.
- Check the installed Molla theme version against <= 1.5.16.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for updates or mitigations.
- Restrict administrative access and remove unused themes where feasible.
- Back up sites before applying vendor-recommended changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress themes across production and staging sites.
- Confirm whether Molla is installed, active, or present but inactive.
- Record exact theme version from trusted administrative or filesystem sources.
- Monitor web logs for suspicious file-include related requests.
- Recheck CVE, Patchstack, and vendor pages for fixed-version updates.
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:H2.25.9Primary 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
Source materials
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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.