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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69400 affects the WordPress Yokoo theme by ThemeREX through version 1.1.11. It can allow local file inclusion in PHP. For a public WordPress site, this may expose sensitive files or impact site integrity and availability. The available sources do not name a fixed version or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification of public WordPress sites using Yokoo. If version 1.1.11 or earlier is found, plan prompt remediation or replacement because the potential business impact is high and no fixed version is named in the provided evidence.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, with network access, no authentication, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affected versions are Yokoo <= 1.1.11 according to the CVE description.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on internet-facing WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Yokoo theme at version 1.1.11 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. Exploitation is rated high complexity, but requires no authentication or user interaction. Treat exposed vulnerable sites as important to triage because the impact ratings are high.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and a Patchstack vulnerability entry. The affected-version statement is clear in the description, but the affected object is sparse and lists defaultStatus as unaffected. Validate version scope against vendor guidance before broad enforcement.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Yokoo theme and record installed versions.
- If Yokoo <= 1.1.11 is present, check ThemeREX and Patchstack for current remediation guidance.
- Update to a vendor-confirmed fixed version if one is available.
- If no fix is available, consider removing or replacing the theme.
- Back up the site before theme changes or updates.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the active or installed theme is Yokoo.
- Verify the Yokoo theme version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review web logs for suspicious file access or include-related error patterns.
- Check file integrity for unexpected theme or WordPress core modifications.
- Monitor the CVE and Patchstack entry 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: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.