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CVE-2025-69168: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Spike

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-69168cvecve-2025-69168cwe-98
Published: Tue Jun 16 2026 (06/16/2026, 20:57:18 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ThemeREX
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
<=1.2

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/16/2026, 22:45:11 UTC

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.

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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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