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CVE-2025-69040: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in goalthemes Bfres

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-69040cvecve-2025-69040
Published: 01/22/2026 (01/22/2026, 16:52:17 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: goalthemes
Product: Bfres

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in goalthemes Bfres bfres allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Bfres: from n/a through <= 1.2.1.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Packagistmore threats →ai
goalthemes/bfres
pkg:composer/goalthemes/bfres
Affected versions
<1.2.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 19:37:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2025-69040 in goalthemes Bfres (versions <= 1.2.1) is caused by improper control of the filename parameter in PHP include or require statements. This leads to a Local File Inclusion vulnerability, where an attacker can manipulate the filename to include arbitrary files on the server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on the affected system, resulting in full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score (8.1) reflects the critical nature of the impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any available workarounds from the vendor. Monitor official goalthemes communications for updates on patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-12-29T11:18:40.734Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 697259214623b1157c7fb0ce

Added to database: 01/22/2026, 17:06:41 UTC

Last enriched: 05/01/2026, 19:37:56 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC

Views: 126

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