CVE-2025-69143 ThemeREX CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of Mission theme versions <= 1.22, security teams responsible for monitoring and patching vulnerabilities, and operators of websites using the affected theme should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. The vulnerability's high CVSS score and potential for exploitation make it a high-priority issue for affected users.

Technical summary

CVE-2025-69143 is an Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Mission theme versions <= 1.22. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. This type of vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive files on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or code execution. The vulnerability is caused by inadequate input validation and sanitization in the affected theme. Users of Mission theme versions <= 1.22 should verify their installations and update to a patched version if available.

Defensive priority

High priority due to high CVSS score and potential for exploitation.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify Mission theme version and update to a patched version if available
• Implement additional monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts
• Review and restrict file inclusion functionality to prevent unauthorized access
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE services and NVD indicates an Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Mission theme versions <= 1.22. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. Users of Mission theme versions <= 1.22 should verify their installations and update to a patched version if available. The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:19.843Z and has not been modified since then.

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