ThemeREX R&F WordPress Theme Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the ThemeREX R&F WordPress theme, specifically in versions through 1.5. 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 contents, potentially leading to a complete database takeover depending on the configuration.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for local file inclusion, with the potential to read sensitive files such as those containing database credentials. Depending on the site's configuration, this could lead to a complete takeover of the database.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the ThemeREX R&F WordPress theme that is later than 1.5. For those seeking immediate protection, Patchstack has released a mitigation rule that can be applied until an official patch is available.