WordPress WP Shop Plugin Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress WP Shop plugin, specifically in versions through 2.6.1. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing 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 database takeover if files containing database credentials are accessed.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows for local file inclusion, with the potential to access sensitive files such as those containing database credentials. This could lead to a complete takeover of the database, depending on the configuration.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the WP Shop plugin that is later than 2.6.1. Patchstack has also issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.