CVE-2025-69044CWE-98

WordPress Vango theme <= 1.3.3 - 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 missing control in how filenames are managed could let attackers pull in any file they want! This vulnerability affects Vango from any version up to 1.3.3. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to order dishes without checking if they actually exist on the menu — you might end up with a surprise dish of malware instead of your favorite pasta! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include arbitrary files on the server. This means they could access sensitive information or even execute malicious code, leading to severe data breaches or complete system takeover. We're talking about consequences that could leave your server in a shambles!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to order dishes without checking if they actually exist on the menu — you might end up with a surprise dish of malware instead of your favorite pasta! This PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability occurs due to improper control of filenames in the include/require statements, allowing attackers to manipulate the paths and include unauthorized files.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include arbitrary files on the server. This means they could access sensitive information or even execute malicious code, leading to severe data breaches or complete system takeover. We're talking about consequences that could leave your server in a shambles! To protect your application, upgrade to a version beyond 1.3.3 as soon as possible. Additionally, implement strict validation of file paths to ensure only legitimate files are included. A security review of your input handling could also be beneficial! You can tackle this vulnerability! Update your software and validate those paths, and you'll be well on your way to achieving security hero status! 🛡️

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 Vango theme <= 1.3.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5