CVE-2025-69387: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in whatwouldjessedo Simple Retail Menus
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in whatwouldjessedo Simple Retail Menus simple-retail-menus allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Simple Retail Menus: from n/a through <= 4.2.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-69387 affects the Simple Retail Menus plugin by whatwouldjessedo, allowing improper control over filenames used in PHP include or require statements. This improper control can lead to Local File Inclusion (LFI), where an attacker might cause the application to include unintended files, potentially leading to code execution or information disclosure. The issue affects versions up to and including 4.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, data disclosure, or denial of service. The high CVSS score reflects the serious impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the affected plugin and avoid exposing the application to untrusted users. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-69387: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in whatwouldjessedo Simple Retail Menus
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in whatwouldjessedo Simple Retail Menus simple-retail-menus allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Simple Retail Menus: from n/a through <= 4.2.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-69387 affects the Simple Retail Menus plugin by whatwouldjessedo, allowing improper control over filenames used in PHP include or require statements. This improper control can lead to Local File Inclusion (LFI), where an attacker might cause the application to include unintended files, potentially leading to code execution or information disclosure. The issue affects versions up to and including 4.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, data disclosure, or denial of service. The high CVSS score reflects the serious impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the affected plugin and avoid exposing the application to untrusted users. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-31T20:13:11.108Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6998c9fbbe58cf853bab8d74
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 8:54:19 PM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:23:08 AM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:13:50 AM
Views: 103
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