High · published October 22, 2025
⚡ The theme is set for a wild ride! A PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability in ThemeMove Billey allows attackers to include files at will — and it affects every version up to 2.1.6! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can place an order without checking the kitchen first. If they slip in a request for a secret recipe from the vault, the kitchen has no idea they're handing over the keys to the treasure! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include any file on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even full remote code execution. It's like handing a stranger a master key to your entire restaurant and allowing them to rummage around wherever they please!
Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can place an order without checking the kitchen first. If they slip in a request for a secret recipe from the vault, the kitchen has no idea they're handing over the keys to the treasure! This vulnerability arises from improper control of filename for include/require statements, allowing malicious actors to include files from any remote server. If the attacker can manipulate the input URL, they can access sensitive files on the server.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include any file on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even full remote code execution. It's like handing a stranger a master key to your entire restaurant and allowing them to rummage around wherever they please! Immediately upgrade to version 2.1.6 or later to patch this vulnerability. You should also review all include/require statements in your code to ensure proper validation of input. Implementing additional security measures, such as whitelisting allowed file paths, can further mitigate risks. You can tackle this! Follow the steps and lock down your setup for good. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| thememove/billey | < 2.1.6 | 2.1.6 |