WordPress Raider Spirit theme <= 1.1.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vulnerability

Raider Spirit theme versions 1.1.2 and earlier for WordPress contain an unauthenticated local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability [1]. This vulnerability can be triggered without any authentication or special configuration, as the theme does not properly validate file paths when including resources [1].

Exploitation

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending crafted requests to a website using the vulnerable theme [1]. No authentication is required, and the attack does not require any user interaction [1]. The attacker simply needs network access to the target website [1].

Impact

A successful exploit allows the attacker to include arbitrary local files from the server and have their contents displayed [1]. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, including database credentials stored in configuration files, which could then be used for complete database compromise [1]. The attacker can read any file that the web server process has access to [1].

Mitigation

Users should update the Raider Spirit theme to version 1.1.3 or later as soon as possible [1]. If unable to update immediately, users can contact their hosting provider or web developer for assistance [1]. The vulnerability is considered highly dangerous and is expected to be used in mass exploitation campaigns [1].