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CVE-2025-69118 ThemeREX CVE debrief

CVE-2025-69118 is a high-severity vulnerability in the CopyPress WordPress theme, with a CVSS score of 8.1. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files, potentially leading to code execution, data breaches, or other malicious activities. This vulnerability was published on June 17, 2026, and immediately gained attention due to its high severity and potential impact. Users of affected versions should take immediate action to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-98, and a mitigation guide is available from Patchstack.

Vendor
ThemeREX
Product
CopyPress
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

WordPress administrators, security teams, and users of the CopyPress theme version 1.4.5 or earlier should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect their sites.

Technical summary

CVE-2025-69118 is an unauthenticated local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the CopyPress WordPress theme, affecting versions up to 1.4.5. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified under CWE-98. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a high severity level. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to include local files without authentication, potentially leading to code execution or data breaches.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update CopyPress to a version beyond 1.4.5 immediately.
  • Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious traffic.
  • Monitor website logs for unusual file inclusion attempts.
  • Restrict access to sensitive files and directories.
  • Regularly update and patch WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Consider using security plugins to enhance WordPress security.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack. The CVE record was published on June 17, 2026, and the vulnerability details were sourced from official databases and vendor references.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-69118 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69118

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-69118 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69118

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.