CVE-2025-69078 HIGH

CVE-2025-69078: WordPress Malta theme <= 1.3.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Ancorathemes
Product Malta
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published January 22, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
View on NVD All CVEs

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 AncoraThemes Malta malta allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Malta: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Malta versions 1.3.3 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires specific technical conditions but no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.3.3 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption affecting all site visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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