ApusTheme Capie Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the ApusTheme Capie WordPress theme, specifically in versions through 1.0.40. 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 ApusTheme Capie WordPress theme that is later than 1.0.40. For those using Patchstack, a virtual patch is available to mitigate this vulnerability until an official fix can be applied.