CVE-2025-69398 HIGH

CVE-2025-69398: WordPress Plank theme <= 1.7 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themerex
Product Plank
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published February 20, 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 ThemeREX Plank plank allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Plank: from n/a through <= 1.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Plank versions 1.7 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the affected system, including the ability to read, modify, or delete data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Execute arbitrary code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the site, including data theft, malware injection, and loss of availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated