CVE-2025-62075 is a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability found in the Simple Payment PHP application developed by Ido Kobelkowsky, affecting versions up to and including 2.4.6. The vulnerability arises from improper control over the filename parameter used in PHP's include or require statements, allowing an attacker to supply a remote URL that the application will include and execute. This can lead to arbitrary code execution on the server, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the system. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.3 (high), with an attack vector of adjacent network (AV:A), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and requiring user interaction (UI:R). The scope is unchanged (S:U), with high impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability. Although no known exploits are reported in the wild, the vulnerability is critical for any organization relying on Simple Payment for processing transactions. The flaw typically results from insufficient input validation or sanitization of user-supplied data that controls the file path in include/require statements. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized transactions, or further network compromise. The vulnerability was published on November 6, 2025, with a reserved date of October 7, 2025, indicating recent discovery. No official patches are currently linked, so mitigation relies on configuration hardening and code review until vendor patches are released.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-62075 can be significant, especially for those using the Simple Payment application or similar PHP-based payment solutions. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive payment data, manipulation of transaction records, and potential financial fraud. The integrity of payment processing systems can be compromised, undermining customer trust and regulatory compliance, particularly under GDPR and PCI DSS frameworks. Additionally, attackers gaining code execution could pivot to internal networks, escalating privileges or deploying ransomware. The requirement for user interaction and adjacent network access somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with exposed web interfaces or partner networks. The lack of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score demands urgent attention. Disruptions to payment services could also affect business continuity and reputation across European markets.

To mitigate CVE-2025-62075 effectively, European organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately audit all instances of Simple Payment for vulnerable versions and isolate affected systems. 2) Apply any vendor-provided patches as soon as they become available. 3) In the interim, disable PHP's allow_url_include directive to prevent remote file inclusion at the configuration level. 4) Enforce strict input validation and sanitization on all parameters controlling file inclusion, using whitelisting approaches rather than blacklisting. 5) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block suspicious include/require patterns or remote URL inputs. 6) Conduct code reviews and penetration testing focused on file inclusion vectors. 7) Restrict network access to the payment application to trusted networks only, minimizing exposure to adjacent attackers. 8) Monitor logs for unusual file inclusion attempts or errors indicative of exploitation attempts. 9) Educate users and administrators about the risks of interacting with untrusted inputs that could trigger this vulnerability. 10) Plan for incident response readiness in case exploitation occurs, including data backup and forensic capabilities.