ApusWP Kossy Plugin up to 1.45 on WordPress filename control

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A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in ApusWP Kossy Plugin up to 1.45 on WordPress. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to filename control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-52807. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ApusWP Kossy Plugin up to 1.45 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ApusWP Kossy - Minimalist eCommerce WordPress Theme allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects Kossy - Minimalist eCommerce WordPress Theme: from n/a through 1.45.

The weakness was shared by Phat Rio. The advisory is shared for download at patchstack.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-52807 since 06/19/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/04/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Type

• WordPress Plugin

Vendor

• ApusWP

Name

• Kossy Plugin

Version

• 1.0
• 1.1
• 1.2
• 1.3
• 1.4
• 1.5
• 1.6
• 1.7
• 1.8
• 1.9
• 1.10
• 1.11
• 1.12
• 1.13
• 1.14
• 1.15
• 1.16
• 1.17
• 1.18
• 1.19
• 1.20
• 1.21
• 1.22
• 1.23
• 1.24
• 1.25
• 1.26
• 1.27
• 1.28
• 1.29
• 1.30
• 1.31
• 1.32
• 1.33
• 1.34
• 1.35
• 1.36
• 1.37
• 1.38
• 1.39
• 1.40
• 1.41
• 1.42
• 1.43
• 1.44
• 1.45

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