{"id":47779,"date":"2025-06-02T05:50:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T05:50:41","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-17T11:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:20:03","slug":"cve-2025-27010-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-bslthemes-tastyc-leading-to-php-local-file-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-27010-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-bslthemes-tastyc-leading-to-php-local-file-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-27010: Path Traversal Vulnerability in bslthemes Tastyc Leading to PHP Local File Inclusion<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2025-27010 refers to a high-risk vulnerability found in the bslthemes Tastyc software, specifically a path traversal issue leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. This vulnerability can allow an attacker to read any file on the system that the web service has access to, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data leakage.
\nThe affected software<\/a>, Tastyc, is a popular choice for content management and design, providing an attractive target for potential attackers. Any organization or individual using Tastyc versions before 2.5.2 is at risk and should take immediate action to mitigate this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-27010
\nSeverity: High (8.1 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

bslthemes Tastyc | Before 2.5.2<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works by taking advantage of the path traversal vulnerability<\/a> in Tastyc. An attacker can manipulate file path<\/a> inputs to navigate beyond the intended directory structure, potentially accessing sensitive files or data. By appending a ‘…\/…\/\/’ pattern to a file path, the attacker can access directories that should be inaccessible, and include PHP local files<\/a> leading to unauthorized data access or even code execution.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a simple HTTP request:<\/a><\/p>\n

GET \/file.php?file=...\/...\/\/etc\/passwd HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In the above example, the attacker is attempting to access a system’s password file<\/a>, which could provide information useful in furthering an attack or gaining unauthorized access.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The vulnerability has been fixed in Tastyc version<\/a> 2.5.2, and it is highly recommended that users update to this version as soon as possible. If immediate patching is not feasible, employing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation by blocking or alerting on suspicious activity. Additionally, the practice of least privilege should be applied to restrict the web service’s access to files<\/a> and directories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Overview CVE-2025-27010 refers to a high-risk vulnerability found in the bslthemes Tastyc software, specifically a path traversal issue leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. This vulnerability can allow an attacker to read any file on the system that the web service has access to, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data leakage. The affected software, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"vendor":[],"product":[],"attack_vector":[85],"asset_type":[],"severity":[],"exploit_status":[],"class_list":["post-47779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","attack_vector-directory-traversal"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t