Roninwp FAT Event Lite Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the Roninwp FAT Event Lite plugin, affecting versions through 1.1. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing for PHP remote file inclusion. Exploitation of this issue could enable a malicious actor to include local files from the target website and display their contents, potentially leading to a complete takeover of the database if sensitive information is accessed.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for unauthorized inclusion of local files, with the included file's output being displayed on the screen. This could be exploited to access files containing sensitive information, such as database credentials, which could then be used to compromise the entire database, depending on the configuration.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the Roninwp FAT Event Lite plugin that is not affected by this vulnerability. Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate this issue by blocking attacks until an official fix is available.