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CVE-2025-69173 ThemeREX CVE debrief

CVE-2025-69173 is a HIGH severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 8.1) affecting the Tipsy theme, version 1.1 or earlier. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated local file inclusion, potentially enabling attackers to access sensitive files. The vulnerability was published on June 17, 2026, and last modified on the same day. The vendor and product information is not confirmed, with a low confidence level. Users of the affected theme should take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Vendor
ThemeREX
Product
Tipsy
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 Tipsy theme, version 1.1 or earlier, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to secure their installations. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it a high-risk issue.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an unauthenticated local file inclusion in the Tipsy theme, version 1.1 or earlier. This allows attackers to access sensitive files, potentially leading to further exploitation. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a high severity vulnerability. The weakness is classified as CWE-98.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Tipsy theme to the latest version, if available.
  • Restrict access to sensitive files and directories.
  • Implement additional security measures, such as web application firewalls (WAFs).
  • Monitor for suspicious activity and potential exploitation attempts.
  • Consider replacing the Tipsy theme with a more secure alternative.
  • Keep software and plugins up-to-date to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack. The CVE record and NVD detail pages provide further information on this vulnerability. However, the vendor and product information is not confirmed, with a low confidence level.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-69173 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69173

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

  • CVE-2025-69173 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69173

    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.