CVE-2025-69168: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Spike
CVE-2025-69168 is a high-severity vulnerability in ThemeREX Spike versions 1.2 and earlier that allows unauthenticated local file inclusion due to improper control of filenames in include/require statements. This vulnerability can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-69168) in ThemeREX Spike (versions 1.2 and earlier) is classified as CWE-98, indicating improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform local file inclusion, potentially leading 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 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required. No patch or official remediation level has been published as of now.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can include arbitrary local files, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. 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 the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
CVE-2025-69168: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Spike
Description
CVE-2025-69168 is a high-severity vulnerability in ThemeREX Spike versions 1.2 and earlier that allows unauthenticated local file inclusion due to improper control of filenames in include/require statements. This vulnerability can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-69168) in ThemeREX Spike (versions 1.2 and earlier) is classified as CWE-98, indicating improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform local file inclusion, potentially leading 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 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required. No patch or official remediation level has been published as of now.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can include arbitrary local files, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. 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 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
- 2025-12-29T11:19:59.292Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31c7970b89be68883757ae
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 10:00:55 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 10:45:11 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:07:53 AM
Views: 5
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