CVE-2025-32309 is a high-severity vulnerability classified under CWE-98, which pertains to improper control of filenames used in include or require statements within PHP programs. Specifically, this vulnerability affects the ThemeMove Healsoul product, versions up to and including 2.0.2. The flaw allows for PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI), a condition where an attacker can manipulate the file path parameter in an include or require statement to load unintended files from the local server. This can lead to arbitrary code execution, disclosure of sensitive files, or server compromise. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network without requiring authentication or user interaction, but it has a high attack complexity, indicating some non-trivial conditions must be met for exploitation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability arises because the application does not properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input that determines which files are included, allowing attackers to traverse directories or specify malicious file paths. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the nature of LFI vulnerabilities often leads to rapid exploitation once disclosed, especially in web-facing applications. Since Healsoul is a PHP-based theme product, it is likely used in content management systems or websites, making it a critical risk for web servers running vulnerable versions. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation and monitoring.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially for those relying on the Healsoul theme in their web infrastructure. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, including configuration files, credentials, or personal data protected under GDPR. It can also enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full server compromise, data manipulation, or service disruption. This can result in operational downtime, reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and financial losses. Healthcare, e-commerce, and public sector websites using this theme are particularly vulnerable due to the sensitive nature of their data and the criticality of their services. Given the remote exploitability without authentication, attackers can scan for vulnerable installations across Europe and launch automated attacks. The high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts mean that organizations must prioritize addressing this vulnerability to maintain compliance and security posture.

Organizations should immediately inventory their web assets to identify any use of the ThemeMove Healsoul theme, particularly versions up to 2.0.2. Until an official patch is released, they should implement strict input validation and sanitization on all parameters that influence file inclusion paths, employing whitelisting of allowed files or directories. Web application firewalls (WAFs) should be configured to detect and block suspicious requests indicative of LFI attempts, such as directory traversal patterns or unusual URL encoding. Disabling unnecessary PHP functions like include(), require(), or configuring open_basedir restrictions can limit the scope of file inclusion. Monitoring web server logs for anomalous access patterns and deploying intrusion detection systems can help identify exploitation attempts early. Additionally, organizations should prepare to apply patches promptly once available and consider isolating vulnerable web applications in segmented network zones to reduce impact. Regular backups and incident response plans should be updated to handle potential breaches stemming from this vulnerability.