Overview
CVE-2025-49296 is a severe security vulnerability found in Mikado-Themes GrandPrix, a widely used theme in the world of content management systems. This vulnerability, classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability, allows for PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI). This means that attackers could potentially manipulate a web application to read, write, or execute arbitrary files on the server’s filesystem, leading to a system compromise or leakage of sensitive data. Given the popularity of the GrandPrix theme, this vulnerability could have a significant impact on a vast number of users and their data.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-49296
Severity: High (8.1 / CVSS 3.x)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
GrandPrix (Mikado-Themes) | Through 1.6
How the Exploit Works
The Path Traversal vulnerability in Mikado-Themes GrandPrix is due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input. The application fails to properly validate the input for file paths, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server via a crafted request. This can lead to the inclusion of any file on the server, which may result in unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited, using a crafted HTTP request:
GET /index.php?file=../../../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable-server.comIn this example, the attacker is attempting to access the ‘/etc/passwd’ file, which is located at the root of the filesystem. If successful, the attacker could gain access to a list of all user accounts on the system.
Mitigation
Users of Mikado-Themes GrandPrix are strongly advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary measure to protect against potential exploits. Regularly updating and patching your systems, as well as ensuring proper input validation and sanitization, are key practices to prevent such vulnerabilities.