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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69396 affects the WordPress Splendour theme by ThemeREX through version 1.23. It may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files through unsafe PHP include handling. The CVSS score is high at 8.1, but the attack complexity is rated high. No source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority for WordPress asset owners using Splendour. The potential impact is high, but available evidence does not show active exploitation. Prioritize rapid inventory, version confirmation, and vendor-guided remediation over broad emergency action.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. The CVE description says Splendour <= 1.23 allows PHP Local File Inclusion. CVSS v3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Splendour theme at version 1.23 or earlier. The supplied CVE data does not name affected hosting configurations, vulnerable parameters, or whether inactive installations are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation without user interaction, but with high attack complexity. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of real-world exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited. The description says Splendour <= 1.23 is affected, while the structured affected entry is sparse and lists version data ambiguously. No patch version, vulnerable parameter, exploit status, or workaround is provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Splendour theme.
- Confirm whether installed Splendour versions are 1.23 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a patched release or workaround.
- If no fix is available, consider replacing or removing the affected theme.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious requests targeting theme file include behavior.
Validation and detection
- Verify the installed Splendour theme version on each WordPress site.
- Compare findings against the CVE description and Patchstack entry.
- Confirm whether a vendor-fixed version is available before updating.
- Review web logs for unusual requests involving theme paths or file parameters.
- Document sites where the theme is absent, updated, removed, or still exposed.
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
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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.