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CVE-2025-69176 ThemeREX CVE debrief

CVE-2025-69176 is a HIGH-severity Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the ITactics theme, version <= 1.0, with a CVSS score of 8.1. This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files without authentication, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. Users of ITactics theme version <= 1.0 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation. The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:25.003Z and has not been modified since then.

Vendor
ThemeREX
Product
ITactics
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

Users of ITactics theme version <= 1.0, security teams, and operators should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.1 and could lead to significant exploitation risk if left unaddressed.

Technical summary

The ITactics theme, version <= 1.0, is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion. This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.1 and a severity of HIGH. The vulnerability allows attackers to include local files without authentication, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. Affected product deployments should be reviewed for exposure.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching this vulnerability, as it is highly severe and could lead to significant exploitation risk if left unaddressed.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch or update to a fixed version of the ITactics theme as soon as possible.
  • Review server logs for any suspicious file inclusion attempts.
  • Implement additional monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:25.003Z and was last modified on 2026-06-17T14:44:26.397Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD data. Defenders should verify affected scope and vendor guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-69176 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-69176

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

  • CVE-2025-69176 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69176

    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.