CVE-2025-69086CWE-98

CVE-2025-69086

High · published January 6, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
32.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A surprisingly sneaky PHP vulnerability lurking in the Issabella theme could let an attacker take control of your files! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant chef who can grab any ingredient from the pantry without checking the recipe — if they can include anything by just naming it, chaos could ensue! An attacker exploiting this flaw could include malicious files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even a complete takeover of your server. This could compromise sensitive data, disrupt services, and really ruin your day!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant chef who can grab any ingredient from the pantry without checking the recipe — if they can include anything by just naming it, chaos could ensue! This vulnerability arises from improper controls on file inclusion paths used in PHP, allowing attackers to manipulate them to include local files at will, opening the door for serious security breaches.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could include malicious files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even a complete takeover of your server. This could compromise sensitive data, disrupt services, and really ruin your day! Update to the latest version of Issabella immediately to patch this flaw. Additionally, implement strict validation on any file paths and review your overall file inclusion practices to prevent future mishaps. You've got this! Secure your site by following these steps, and keep those files 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
0.00393 · 32.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2026-01-06T22:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JAN 16:26Z
    WordPress Issabella theme <= 1.1.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5