CVE-2025-32627: PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in JoomSky JS Job Manager

Overview

CVE-2025-32627 is a critical cybersecurity vulnerability that affects JoomSky’s JS Job Manager, a popular job management software. This vulnerability exploits the improper control of filename for include/require statement in PHP, leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. It is important to note that this vulnerability can potentially lead to a system compromise or severe data leakage, making it a critical concern for organizations employing the affected versions of JS Job Manager.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-32627
Severity: High (CVSS: 8.1)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

JoomSky JS Job Manager | From n/a to 2.0.2

How the Exploit Works

The CVE-2025-32627 vulnerability takes advantage of the software’s failure to properly control the filename in an include/require statement within a PHP program. This can allow an attacker to include files from external servers, leading to a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) attack. If successful, this attack allows the execution of arbitrary code, which can lead to system compromise or data leakage.

Conceptual Example Code

Here is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited, using a malicious HTTP request:

GET /index.php?module=../../../../../../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com

This example demonstrates an attacker’s attempt to include a sensitive file (in this case, ‘/etc/passwd’) from the server’s file system. If the server is vulnerable, it will execute and display the contents of this file, potentially revealing sensitive information.

Mitigating the Vulnerability

To mitigate this vulnerability, users of affected JS Job Manager versions are advised to apply the vendor’s patch as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be immediately applied, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. These tools can help detect and block attacks exploiting this vulnerability, reducing the risk of a successful exploit. As always, regular security audits and updates are recommended to minimize the risks posed by this and other vulnerabilities.