CVE-2025-62010 is a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability found in the ApusTheme Famita WordPress theme, specifically in versions up to and including 1.54. The root cause is improper control over the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements, which allows an attacker to specify arbitrary files to be included and executed by the server. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the affected server without authentication or user interaction, leading to full compromise of the web application and potentially the underlying system. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector being network-based, requiring no privileges or user interaction, but with high attack complexity due to the need to bypass potential mitigations. The impact includes full confidentiality breach, integrity compromise, and denial of service or system takeover. Although no public exploits are currently known, the nature of RFI vulnerabilities historically leads to rapid exploitation once disclosed. The vulnerability affects a widely used WordPress theme, often deployed in e-commerce and business websites, increasing its attractiveness to attackers. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate risk mitigation steps by administrators.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites using the ApusTheme Famita theme, especially those involved in e-commerce, customer data handling, or critical business operations. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, website defacement, malware distribution, or complete server takeover, resulting in reputational damage, regulatory penalties under GDPR, and operational disruption. The high severity and network accessibility mean attackers can remotely compromise sites without authentication, increasing the threat landscape. Organizations relying on this theme may face data breaches or service outages, impacting customer trust and business continuity. Additionally, compromised sites could be used as launchpads for further attacks within corporate networks or to distribute malware to European users, amplifying the threat.

1. Immediately monitor for updates or patches from ApusTheme and apply them as soon as they become available. 2. Until patches are released, disable or remove the vulnerable theme from production environments. 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on any parameters related to file inclusion to prevent malicious input. 4. Configure web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests attempting to exploit file inclusion vulnerabilities. 5. Restrict PHP include paths using open_basedir or similar PHP configuration directives to limit file inclusion to trusted directories. 6. Conduct thorough security audits of all WordPress themes and plugins to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. 7. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) tools to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 8. Regularly back up website data and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. 9. Educate web administrators on secure theme management and the risks of using outdated or untrusted themes.