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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69409 affects the WordPress “PJ | Life & Business Coaching” theme through version 3.0.0. A flaw in how PHP files are included can allow local file inclusion. If exploited, it could expose sensitive files or affect site integrity and availability. The CVSS score is high at 8.1.
Executive priority
Prioritize review for any public WordPress site using this theme, especially business-critical sites. The impact rating is high, but available sources do not confirm active exploitation or name a specific patch. Treat as urgent validation and remediation planning.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filename for PHP include/require statements. Public data describes PHP Local File Inclusion in axiomthemes PJ theme <= 3.0.0. CVSS 3.1 indicates network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the axiomthemes PJ | Life & Business Coaching theme at version 3.0.0 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. CVSS suggests exploitation is remotely reachable without authentication, but high attack complexity may limit practical exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public record has limited detail beyond affected theme, version range, CWE, and CVSS. The description contains wording for PHP remote file inclusion while stating local file inclusion. Avoid assuming exploitability details, fixed versions, or indicators until vendor or Patchstack details are confirmed.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the PJ | Life & Business Coaching theme.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Update or replace affected theme versions when trusted guidance is available.
- Restrict administrative access and maintain current WordPress hardening controls.
- Back up sites before theme updates or replacement.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress themes across production and staging sites.
- Confirm whether PJ | Life & Business Coaching is installed and active.
- Record the installed theme version and compare it to <= 3.0.0.
- Review web logs for unusual file access patterns.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack entries for updated remediation details.
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.