CVE-2025-69061CWE-98

WordPress MoveMe theme <= 1.2.15 - 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

⚠️ This PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability could let attackers slip into your server through a cleverly crafted filename! Think of it as a restaurant that allows customers to order any dish simply by naming a food item, without checking if they actually offer it — a recipe for chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to include arbitrary files, potentially exposing sensitive data or executing malicious code. This means they could tamper with critical server files and wreak havoc on your application, turning your server into an unwitting accomplice!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that allows customers to order any dish simply by naming a food item, without checking if they actually offer it — a recipe for chaos in the kitchen! The vulnerability arises from improper control of filename inputs in the MoveMe theme for PHP, allowing attackers to include local files, which could lead to unauthorized access or execution of code.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to include arbitrary files, potentially exposing sensitive data or executing malicious code. This means they could tamper with critical server files and wreak havoc on your application, turning your server into an unwitting accomplice! To mitigate this risk, update MoveMe to version 1.2.16 or later, and ensure proper validation and sanitization of all filename inputs. Regularly audit your PHP applications for similar vulnerabilities to bolster your defenses! You've got this! Take these steps and secure your application like a pro! 🛡️

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 MoveMe theme <= 1.2.15 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5