CVE-2025-69116: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Iona
CVE-2025-69116 is a high severity vulnerability in ThemeREX Iona versions up to and including 1.0.8. It allows unauthenticated local file inclusion due to improper control of filenames used in include/require statements in PHP. This can lead to remote code execution or other severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-69116) affects ThemeREX Iona versions <= 1.0.8 and is categorized as CWE-98, indicating improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this local file inclusion flaw to potentially execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files. 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 official patch or remediation level is currently documented, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and denial of service. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, but requires high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to vulnerable installations and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts. Avoid exposing the affected application to untrusted networks.
CVE-2025-69116: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Iona
Description
CVE-2025-69116 is a high severity vulnerability in ThemeREX Iona versions up to and including 1.0.8. It allows unauthenticated local file inclusion due to improper control of filenames used in include/require statements in PHP. This can lead to remote code execution or other severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-69116) affects ThemeREX Iona versions <= 1.0.8 and is categorized as CWE-98, indicating improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this local file inclusion flaw to potentially execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files. 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 official patch or remediation level is currently documented, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and denial of service. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, but requires high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to vulnerable installations and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts. Avoid exposing the affected application to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-29T11:19:31.911Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31c78f0b89be68883755c5
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 10:00:47 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 11:00:14 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:11:16 AM
Views: 2
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