ApusWP Kossy WordPress Theme Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the ApusWP Kossy - Minimalist eCommerce WordPress Theme, affecting versions through 1.45. 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 access to local files on the server, with the potential to display sensitive information, such as database credentials, which could allow for a complete database takeover depending on the configuration.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the ApusWP Kossy WordPress Theme later than 1.45. For those unable to update immediately, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied to mitigate this vulnerability.