CVE-2025-69161: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Snowy
CVE-2025-69161 is a high-severity vulnerability in ThemeREX Snowy versions 1.13 and earlier that allows unauthenticated local file inclusion due to improper control of filenames in include/require statements. This vulnerability can lead to remote file inclusion attacks, potentially resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-98) in ThemeREX Snowy affects versions up to and including 1.13. It involves improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform local file inclusion. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files on the server, which can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, and full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
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 the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
CVE-2025-69161: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Snowy
Description
CVE-2025-69161 is a high-severity vulnerability in ThemeREX Snowy versions 1.13 and earlier that allows unauthenticated local file inclusion due to improper control of filenames in include/require statements. This vulnerability can lead to remote file inclusion attacks, potentially resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-98) in ThemeREX Snowy affects versions up to and including 1.13. It involves improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform local file inclusion. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files on the server, which can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, and full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
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 the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
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: 06/17/2026, 11:08:37 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:16:50 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:17:58 UTC
Views: 36
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