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CVE-2025-69149 ThemeREX CVE debrief

The CVE-2025-69149 vulnerability is an Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion issue in the Top Dog theme versions <= 1.0.5. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. The vulnerability allows attackers to include local files without authentication, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. Defenders of systems using Top Dog theme version 1.0.5 or earlier should prioritize patching to prevent potential local file inclusion attacks. The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:20.750Z and has not been modified since then.

Vendor
ThemeREX
Product
Top Dog
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-09-30
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-09-30

Who should care

Defenders of systems using Top Dog theme version 1.0.5 or earlier should prioritize patching to prevent potential local file inclusion attacks. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams responsible for maintaining and securing systems that use the affected theme.

Technical summary

CVE-2025-69149 is an Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Top Dog theme versions <= 1.0.5. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files without authentication, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. Affected systems should be patched or updated to prevent exploitation.

Defensive priority

High priority due to high CVSS score and potential for local file inclusion attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.
  • Restrict access to sensitive files and directories.
  • Monitor systems for suspicious activity.
  • Consider implementing additional security controls such as web application firewalls.
  • Verify Top Dog theme version and upgrade if necessary.

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE services and NVD indicates an Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability exists in Top Dog theme versions <= 1.0.5. The vendor, ThemeREX, is aware of the issue. However, details about the vendor's response, such as patches or mitigations, are limited. Further verification is needed to confirm affected deployments and assess potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-69149 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69149

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

  • CVE-2025-69149 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69149

    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.