CVE-2025-67522 is a critical security vulnerability classified as a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) flaw in the NooTheme Jobmonster plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.8.2. The vulnerability arises from improper control over the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements, which allows an attacker to specify a remote file to be included and executed by the server. This flaw enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target server, leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without 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 severe, as attackers can execute arbitrary commands, steal sensitive data, modify or delete files, and disrupt services. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the critical CVSS score of 9.8 underscores the urgency of addressing this issue. The vulnerability affects organizations using the Jobmonster plugin for job board or recruitment functionalities on WordPress sites. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe and the popularity of recruitment platforms, this vulnerability poses a significant threat to affected organizations. The lack of available patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate risk mitigation through configuration hardening and monitoring until an official fix is released.

For European organizations, exploitation of CVE-2025-67522 could result in severe consequences including unauthorized access to sensitive recruitment data, intellectual property theft, defacement or disruption of public-facing job portals, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. Organizations relying on Jobmonster for HR and recruitment processes may face operational downtime, reputational damage, and regulatory compliance violations, especially under GDPR due to potential personal data exposure. The critical nature of the vulnerability means attackers can fully compromise affected web servers remotely without any user interaction or credentials, increasing the risk of widespread exploitation. This threat is particularly impactful for medium to large enterprises and public sector entities in Europe that use WordPress-based recruitment solutions, as they often hold sensitive candidate and employee information. Additionally, disruption of recruitment services could delay hiring processes, affecting business continuity. The absence of known exploits currently provides a narrow window for proactive defense, but the high severity demands urgent attention.

1. Immediately monitor official NooTheme channels and trusted security advisories for the release of a patch addressing CVE-2025-67522 and apply it as soon as it becomes available. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict web server permissions to limit the ability of PHP scripts to include files from remote or untrusted sources by disabling allow_url_include and allow_url_fopen in php.ini. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests attempting to exploit file inclusion vulnerabilities, such as those containing unusual URL parameters or remote file paths. 4. Conduct thorough code reviews and audits of any customizations or integrations with Jobmonster to ensure no unsafe dynamic includes are present. 5. Employ network segmentation to isolate web servers running Jobmonster from critical internal systems to limit potential lateral movement if compromised. 6. Enable detailed logging and continuous monitoring for anomalous file inclusion attempts or unexpected PHP errors. 7. Educate IT and security teams about the vulnerability to ensure rapid incident response if exploitation attempts are detected. 8. Consider temporary removal or disabling of the Jobmonster plugin if immediate patching is not feasible and the plugin is not critical to operations.