ThemeREX Tint WordPress Theme Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress ThemeREX Tint, specifically in versions through 1.7. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing PHP remote file inclusion. Exploiting this issue could enable a malicious actor to include local files from the target website and display their output, potentially leading to a complete database takeover if sensitive files containing database credentials are accessed.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to include local files on the server, with the included file's content being executed or displayed. This could be used to access sensitive information, such as database credentials, and could 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 ThemeREX Tint WordPress theme later than 1.7. Patchstack has also issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch can be safely applied.