CVE-2025-69161: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Snowy
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Snowy <= 1.13 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-69161) affects ThemeREX Snowy theme versions up to 1.13 and is categorized as CWE-98: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP programs, commonly known as PHP Remote File Inclusion. It allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit local file inclusion, which can lead to remote code execution or other severe impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An unauthenticated attacker may execute arbitrary code or include sensitive local files, potentially leading to system takeover or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to vulnerable installations and consider disabling or restricting the affected functionality if possible.
CVE-2025-69161: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Snowy
Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Snowy <= 1.13 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-69161) affects ThemeREX Snowy theme versions up to 1.13 and is categorized as CWE-98: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP programs, commonly known as PHP Remote File Inclusion. It allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit local file inclusion, which can lead to remote code execution or other severe impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An unauthenticated attacker may execute arbitrary code or include sensitive local files, potentially leading to system takeover or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to vulnerable installations and consider disabling or restricting the affected functionality if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-29T11:19:54.138Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3280350b89be68882fedfa
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 11:08:37 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 12:02:22 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:26:00 PM
Views: 3
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