CVE-2025-69005 HIGH

CVE-2025-69005: WordPress Search & Go theme <= 2.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Elated-Themes
Product Search & Go
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published January 22, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes Search & Go search-and-go allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Search & Go: from n/a through <= 2.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Search & Go versions 2.8 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can result in complete compromise of the site, including data theft and malware installation. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 2.8.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run their own code on the site without authentication, potentially stealing data or installing malware.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise possible: data theft, malware installation, or site defacement without warning.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific attack conditions must be met (high complexity).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 22, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated