BZOTheme PrintXtore Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the BZOTheme PrintXtore WordPress theme, specifically in versions through 1.7.5. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing PHP remote file inclusion that could be exploited for local file inclusion instead.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to include local files from the target website and display their contents. This could potentially lead to a complete takeover of the database, depending on the site's configuration.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the PrintXtore theme that is later than 1.7.5. For those using WordPress, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied immediately to mitigate this vulnerability.