PatchSiren

PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief

CVE-2025-69165 ThemeREX CVE debrief

CVE-2025-69165 is a HIGH severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 8.1) in the Choreo theme, affecting versions <= 1.6. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated local file inclusion, potentially leading to data breaches and system compromise. The vulnerability was published on June 17, 2026, and last modified on the same day. Users of the affected theme should take immediate action to mitigate the risk. The vendor and product details are not confirmed, but Patchstack has reported this issue.

Vendor
ThemeREX
Product
Choreo
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 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.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-69165 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69165

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

  • CVE-2025-69165 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69165

    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.