CVE-2025-69080 HIGH

CVE-2025-69080: WordPress Gecko theme <= 1.9.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Janstudio
Product Gecko
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published January 7, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 JanStudio Gecko gecko allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Gecko: from n/a through <= 1.9.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Gecko versions 1.9.8 and earlier contain a flaw that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.9.8 as soon as possible.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Potential data breach, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption affecting site visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 7, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated