CVE-2025-62014CWE-98

CVE-2025-62014

High · published November 6, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky inclusion flaw in ApusTheme's ITok can lead to unauthorized file access — a recipe for disaster! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that allows waitstaff to order any ingredient without checking the inventory; they could bring in whatever they want, even expired items, leading to a disastrous meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include malicious files and execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to full server compromise. Imagine the chaos if someone could tweak your online menu or even serve up harmful content to your users!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that allows waitstaff to order any ingredient without checking the inventory; they could bring in whatever they want, even expired items, leading to a disastrous meal! The improper control of filename in include/require statements allows attackers to include remote files, making it easy to inject harmful scripts into the application. Specifically, ITok versions from n/a through 1.1.42 are affected by this flaw.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include malicious files and execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to full server compromise. Imagine the chaos if someone could tweak your online menu or even serve up harmful content to your users! Immediate action is required! Update to the latest version of ApusTheme ITok to patch this vulnerability. Also, review your coding practices to utilize whitelist checks for included files and disable remote file inclusion if it's not needed. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your server safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00546 · 45.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-11-06T21:16Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 15:55Z
    WordPress ITok theme <= 1.1.42 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5