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CVE-2025-69066: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Indoor Plants

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-69066cvecve-2025-69066
Published: Thu Jan 22 2026 (01/22/2026, 16:52:23 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: AncoraThemes
Product: Indoor Plants

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Indoor Plants indoor-plants allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Indoor Plants: from n/a through <= 1.2.7.

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AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 05:10:29 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2025-69066 affects the AncoraThemes Indoor Plants plugin for WordPress up to version 1.2.7. It arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling local file inclusion (LFI). This can allow an attacker to include arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service and no exploits are known in the wild at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in an attacker including arbitrary local files on the server, which may lead to remote code execution, full system compromise, or data disclosure. The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since the plugin is used in WordPress environments, exploitation could affect website functionality and security.

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 disabling or removing the affected plugin version to prevent exploitation. Monitoring for updates from AncoraThemes and applying patches promptly once available is recommended.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-12-29T11:19:06.666Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 697259244623b1157c7fb196

Added to database: 1/22/2026, 5:06:44 PM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:10:29 AM

Last updated: 5/8/2026, 6:32:41 PM

Views: 66

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