Mikado Themes WordPress MultiOffice Theme Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in Mikado Themes WordPress MultiOffice Theme versions through 1.2. 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 database takeover if sensitive information such as database credentials is accessed.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for local file inclusion, enabling the inclusion of local files on the server and execution of their contents. This could be used to access sensitive information, such as database credentials, which could lead to a complete takeover of the database, depending on the configuration.

Remediation

Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is available. WordPress users can subscribe to Patchstack for vulnerability mitigation services.