CVE-2025-12549 is a critical vulnerability classified as a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) flaw in the magentech Rozy - Flower Shop PHP application, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.25. The vulnerability stems from improper validation and control of filenames passed to PHP include or require statements, which allows an attacker to specify a remote file to be included and executed by the server. This can lead to arbitrary code execution, enabling attackers to take full control over the affected web server. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring any authentication or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high, as attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to data theft, website defacement, or denial of service. Although no public exploits are currently known, the critical severity score of 9.8 highlights the urgency for remediation. The vulnerability affects a niche e-commerce platform used primarily by small and medium-sized flower shops, which may not have robust security practices. The root cause is a failure to sanitize or restrict the input controlling the included filename, a common PHP security pitfall. Without patches currently available, mitigation must focus on configuration hardening and input validation. This vulnerability exemplifies the risks of insecure coding practices in PHP applications, especially those handling dynamic file inclusions.

For European organizations using magentech Rozy - Flower Shop, this vulnerability poses a severe risk of full system compromise. Attackers exploiting this flaw can execute arbitrary PHP code remotely, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, including personal and payment information. This can result in significant data breaches, regulatory fines under GDPR, and reputational damage. The integrity of the e-commerce platform can be compromised, allowing attackers to alter product listings, prices, or inject malicious content targeting customers. Availability may also be impacted if attackers deploy denial-of-service payloads or ransomware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, which commonly use such niche e-commerce solutions, may lack the resources for rapid incident response, exacerbating the impact. Additionally, the vulnerability could be leveraged as a foothold for lateral movement within corporate networks, threatening broader IT infrastructure. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the critical severity demands urgent attention to prevent exploitation.

1. Immediately monitor for official patches or updates from magentech and apply them as soon as they are released. 2. Until patches are available, disable the PHP allow_url_include directive in the php.ini configuration to prevent remote file inclusion. 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all parameters controlling file inclusions, ensuring only expected local files can be included. 4. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block attempts at remote file inclusion attacks targeting this application. 5. Restrict file system permissions for the web server user to limit the impact of any successful code execution. 6. Conduct thorough code reviews to identify and remediate any other unsafe dynamic file inclusion patterns. 7. Regularly scan web applications with vulnerability scanners that detect RFI and LFI vulnerabilities. 8. Educate development teams on secure coding practices related to file inclusion and input handling. 9. Monitor logs for suspicious requests attempting to exploit file inclusion vectors. 10. Consider isolating the affected application in a segmented network environment to reduce lateral movement risk.