CVE-2025-32931: Critical OS Command Injection Vulnerability in DevDojo Voyager

Overview

CVE-2025-32931 is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS severity score of 9.1 that impacts DevDojo Voyager versions 1.4.0 through 1.8.0, specifically when Laravel 8 or later is used. This vulnerability enables authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary operating system commands through a specific ‘php artisan’ command. As such, it poses a significant risk to system security, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
This vulnerability is of particular concern due to its high severity, widespread impact, and the potential for significant operational disruptions and data breaches. Businesses and organizations utilizing DevDojo Voyager in their environments are strongly advised to take immediate action to mitigate this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-32931
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.1)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High (Administrator)
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

DevDojo Voyager | 1.4.0 to 1.8.0

How the Exploit Works

The exploit works by taking advantage of a flaw in DevDojo Voyager’s handling of the ‘php artisan’ command. An authenticated administrator can inject arbitrary operating system commands within this specific command. Once the malicious command is executed, it could lead to unauthorized system activities, including potential system compromise and data leakage.

Conceptual Example Code

Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using the ‘php artisan’ command:

php artisan voyager:controllers --OS-command="malicious_command"

In this example, “malicious_command” is an arbitrary operating system command injected by an attacker. The injected command could potentially lead to adverse system activities, such as modifying system data, executing unauthorized processes, or even taking control of the entire system.

Mitigation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users are strongly recommended 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 serve as temporary mitigation. These systems can be configured to block or alert on any suspicious activity related to the ‘php artisan’ command.
Remember, keeping your systems and applications updated and following good security practices can significantly reduce your vulnerability to such security risks.