CVE-2025-68061 is a vulnerability identified in the ThemeMove EduMall e-learning platform, affecting versions up to and including 4.4.7. The issue arises from improper control over the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements, which enables Remote File Inclusion (RFI). RFI vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can manipulate the input to include external files, typically hosted on a remote server, leading to unauthorized code execution or data disclosure. In this case, the vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to supply a crafted filename parameter that the PHP application includes, potentially executing malicious PHP code or exposing sensitive files on the server. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 reflects a high severity, with the vector indicating network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), high confidentiality impact (C:H), and no impact on integrity or availability (I:N/A:N). Although no known exploits are reported in the wild yet, the vulnerability's nature makes it a critical risk for any publicly accessible EduMall installations. The lack of available patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate risk mitigation and monitoring. The vulnerability is particularly concerning for organizations relying on EduMall for delivering educational content, as compromise could lead to data leakage or server takeover.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-68061 can be significant, especially for educational institutions, training providers, and enterprises using EduMall as their learning management system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive student or organizational data, including personal information and proprietary content. Additionally, attackers could execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, potentially leading to further compromise, lateral movement, or persistent access. This could disrupt educational services, damage organizational reputation, and lead to regulatory compliance issues under GDPR due to data breaches. The vulnerability's network-exploitable nature and lack of required authentication increase the risk of widespread exploitation if left unmitigated. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score underscores the urgency of addressing the vulnerability.

1. Monitor ThemeMove's official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-68061 and apply updates immediately upon release. 2. In the interim, restrict PHP include paths using configuration directives such as open_basedir to limit file inclusion to trusted directories. 3. Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically designed to detect and block Remote File Inclusion attempts, including suspicious URL parameters or payloads. 4. Conduct a thorough code audit of the EduMall installation to identify and remediate unsafe dynamic include or require statements, replacing them with safer alternatives or whitelisting allowed files. 5. Employ network segmentation to isolate EduMall servers from critical infrastructure to limit potential lateral movement. 6. Enable detailed logging and real-time monitoring of web server and application logs to detect anomalous file inclusion requests. 7. Educate system administrators and developers about secure coding practices related to file inclusion and input validation. 8. Consider temporary disabling or restricting access to vulnerable components if patching is delayed, especially for externally accessible instances.