CVE-2025-69165 ThemeREX CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Choreo theme version <= 1.6 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to secure their installations. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and data.

Technical summary

The CVE-2025-69165 vulnerability is caused by an unauthenticated local file inclusion weakness in the Choreo theme, affecting versions <= 1.6. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score is 8.1, indicating a HIGH severity level. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-98. The attack vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating that the attack can be launched from the network with high attack complexity and no privileges required.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

• Update the Choreo theme to a version greater than 1.6.
• Restrict access to sensitive files and directories.
• Implement proper input validation and sanitization.
• Monitor system logs for suspicious activity.
• Consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent attacks.
• Regularly update and patch software and themes.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on the NVD and Patchstack reports. The CVE record and NVD detail pages provide further information on this vulnerability. However, the vendor and product details are not confirmed, and further review is needed.

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