Axiomthemes Amuli WordPress Theme Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the Axiomthemes Amuli WordPress theme, affecting versions through 2.3.0. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing PHP remote file inclusion.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized inclusion of local files from the target website, potentially disclosing sensitive information such as database credentials. Depending on the site's configuration, this could result in a complete takeover of the database.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the Axiomthemes Amuli WordPress theme that is later than 2.3.0. For those using Patchstack, a mitigation rule has been issued to block attacks until an official fix can be safely applied.