CVE-2025-69078: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Malta
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Malta malta allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Malta: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
AncoraThemes Malta versions up to 1.3.3 suffer from a PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability due to improper control of filenames used in include/require statements. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including malicious files, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting a high-severity remote network vulnerability requiring no privileges or user interaction but with high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, full system compromise, and disruption of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting vulnerable functionality and applying strict input validation or web application firewall rules to mitigate remote file inclusion risks.
CVE-2025-69078: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Malta
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Malta malta allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Malta: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
AncoraThemes Malta versions up to 1.3.3 suffer from a PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability due to improper control of filenames used in include/require statements. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including malicious files, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting a high-severity remote network vulnerability requiring no privileges or user interaction but with high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, full system compromise, and disruption of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting vulnerable functionality and applying strict input validation or web application firewall rules to mitigate remote file inclusion risks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-29T11:19:12.554Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 697259264623b1157c7fb213
Added to database: 1/22/2026, 5:06:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:11:45 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:08:26 PM
Views: 71
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