CVE-2025-69042CWE-98

WordPress Lindo theme <= 1.2.5 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
40.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in Lindo allows attackers to include any file they want, simply by messing with the path! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can swap their order for anything in the kitchen without the staff verifying it — they could walk away with the chef's secret recipe! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could potentially pull in sensitive files from the server, allowing them to view or manipulate important data. This is absolutely devastating for any site relying on Lindo, as it opens the door to data leaks and unauthorized access! ⚡

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can swap their order for anything in the kitchen without the staff verifying it — they could walk away with the chef's secret recipe! 🍽️ This vulnerability stems from improper control of filenames in PHP's include/require statements. It allows attackers to execute local file inclusion attacks, which means they can load and execute arbitrary files on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially pull in sensitive files from the server, allowing them to view or manipulate important data. This is absolutely devastating for any site relying on Lindo, as it opens the door to data leaks and unauthorized access! ⚡ Immediately update Lindo to the latest version (1.2.6 or higher) to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your include/require statements to ensure they properly validate file paths and restrict access. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll keep your application secure and your users safe! 💪✨

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
0.00484 · 40.8th 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 Lindo theme <= 1.2.5 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5