CVE-2025-69100 HIGH

CVE-2025-69100: WordPress North theme <= 5.7.5 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Fuelthemes
Product North
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 fuelthemes North north-wp allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects North: from n/a through <= 5.7.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

North versions up to 5.7.5 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires specific network conditions to exploit but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the site's functionality, data, and availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site without authentication, compromising all data and functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, modify content, install malware, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required, but exploitation requires specific conditions.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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