ThemeREX Edge Decor Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the ThemeREX Edge Decor WordPress theme, specifically in versions through 2.2. 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 credential files are accessed.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to include and execute local files on the server, with the possibility of accessing sensitive information such as database credentials. Depending on the server configuration, this could lead to a complete takeover of the database.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the ThemeREX Edge Decor WordPress theme that is not vulnerable to this issue. Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is available.