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CVE-2025-69148 ThemeREX CVE debrief

CVE-2025-69148 is a HIGH severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 8.1) in the Quirky WordPress theme, affecting versions <= 1.23. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated local file inclusion, potentially enabling attackers to access sensitive files on the server. The vulnerability was published on June 17, 2026, and last modified on the same day. Organizations using the affected theme versions should take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Vendor
ThemeREX
Product
Quirky
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

Administrators and security teams of WordPress installations using the Quirky theme (version <= 1.23) should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to secure their environments.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an unauthenticated local file inclusion weakness in the Quirky WordPress theme, versions <= 1.23. This allows attackers to include local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Quirky theme to a version greater than 1.23.
  • Restrict access to sensitive files and directories on the server.
  • Implement additional security measures, such as web application firewalls (WAFs) and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
  • Regularly monitor server logs for suspicious activity.
  • Consider using a security scanner to detect potential vulnerabilities.
  • Limit server access to only necessary personnel.
  • Use secure protocols for data transmission and storage.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from official sources, including the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack. The CVE record and NVD details can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd], respectively. Additional information is available at [ref-4].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-69148 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69148

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

  • CVE-2025-69148 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69148

    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.