CVE-2025-47576
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include arbitrary files from remote servers in PHP applications, potentially leading to remote code execution. It affects WordPress sites using the Bimber - Viral Magazine theme. Attackers can exploit this without authentication to take control of vulnerable websites.
💻 Affected Systems
- Bimber - Viral Magazine WordPress Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full website compromise leading to data theft, malware distribution, defacement, or complete server takeover.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to upload webshells, steal sensitive data, or pivot to internal networks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file inclusion is restricted to local files only or proper input validation is implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
RFI vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponized quickly due to their high impact and ease of exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 9.2.6 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check if Bimber theme is active
4. Update to version 9.2.6 or later
5. If update not available, deactivate and remove the theme
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable PHP allow_url_include
allPrevent PHP from including remote files via URL
Edit php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
Restart web server
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing suspicious include/require parameters
Configure WAF to block patterns like: *include=*http*
Block requests with file inclusion patterns in query strings
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately deactivate and remove the Bimber theme from all WordPress installations
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user-controlled file inclusion parameters
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or wp-content/themes/bimber/style.css for version numberCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/bimber/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 9.2.6 or later and test file inclusion functionality with malicious inputs📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in web server logs
- Patterns like 'include=' or 'require=' with external URLs
- Multiple failed include attempts from single IP
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters pointing to external domains
- Unusual outbound connections after file inclusion attempts
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("include=" OR "require=") AND ("http://" OR "https://" OR "ftp://")