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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69408 affects the WordPress HealthFirst theme from Mikado-Themes through version 1.0.1. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let an unauthenticated attacker access or influence server-side files. The CVSS score is high, but attack complexity is rated high. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification of affected WordPress sites now. Treat confirmed HealthFirst <= 1.0.1 installations as high-risk until vendor guidance or a safe replacement is applied. Business urgency is higher for public websites handling sensitive data or critical services.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. Scope is unchanged, network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The affected product is HealthFirst theme <= 1.0.1.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites using the HealthFirst theme version 1.0.1 or earlier are the primary exposure. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The issue is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but high attack complexity reduces ease of exploitation. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept availability, or evidence of exploitation in the wild. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. No patch version, workaround, exploit publication, or active exploitation is cited in the supplied sources. The CVE text says local file inclusion while the CWE label references PHP remote file inclusion; rely on vendor details as they emerge.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the HealthFirst theme and record installed versions.
- If HealthFirst is <= 1.0.1, check Mikado-Themes and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Apply any vendor-provided update when available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Monitor affected sites for suspicious file access or abnormal PHP errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether HealthFirst is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify the exact theme version against the <= 1.0.1 affected range.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for fix or mitigation updates.
- Check logs for unusual requests and unexpected file inclusion errors.
- Reassess exposure after updating, disabling, or replacing the theme.
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.