CVE-2025-69041CWE-98

WordPress Dekoro theme <= 1.0.7 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An improperly controlled filename could allow attackers to pull in any file they want! It's like leaving the door open for anyone to grab your secret recipe! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where the chef can make dishes from any recipe book, but there's no one checking which book is on the counter. If someone just hands over a random cookbook, they could end up serving something bizarre and dangerous! In this case, the vulnerable PHP application could be tricked into including unauthorized files, leading to compromised data and servers. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, or manipulate server settings — all of which could lead to a catastrophic breach of your site! It's a real nightmare scenario that can put your entire system at risk and expose confidential information.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the chef can make dishes from any recipe book, but there's no one checking which book is on the counter. If someone just hands over a random cookbook, they could end up serving something bizarre and dangerous! In this case, the vulnerable PHP application could be tricked into including unauthorized files, leading to compromised data and servers. This CVE involves improper control over filenames in PHP's include or require statements within the Dekoro theme, allowing unauthorized file inclusion from local directories — a classic local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, or manipulate server settings — all of which could lead to a catastrophic breach of your site! It's a real nightmare scenario that can put your entire system at risk and expose confidential information. To safeguard your application, upgrade Dekoro to version 1.0.8 or later. Additionally, review your code to ensure proper validation and sanitization of all input used in file inclusion. Implementing strict controls on which files can be included will help prevent future issues. You've got this! With a few updates and some careful attention, you can fix this vulnerability and strengthen your defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00574 · 46.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2026-01-22T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:52Z
    WordPress Dekoro theme <= 1.0.7 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5