CVE-2024-0216: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in levertechadmin Google Doc Embedder
The Google Doc Embedder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery via the 'gview' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 2.6.4. This can allow authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or above to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Google Doc Embedder plugin for WordPress (levertechadmin) contains an SSRF vulnerability (CWE-918) in the 'gview' shortcode functionality in versions up to 2.6.4. This allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to induce the server to make arbitrary HTTP requests to internal or external systems. The vulnerability can be leveraged to access or modify information on internal services reachable from the server. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 (medium severity), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official fix is currently documented, and no public exploit is known.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level permissions or above can exploit this SSRF vulnerability to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the server hosting the WordPress site. This could lead to unauthorized querying or modification of internal services accessible from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering internal data. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity partially, with no direct availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Google Doc Embedder plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-0216: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in levertechadmin Google Doc Embedder
Description
The Google Doc Embedder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery via the 'gview' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 2.6.4. This can allow authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or above to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Google Doc Embedder plugin for WordPress (levertechadmin) contains an SSRF vulnerability (CWE-918) in the 'gview' shortcode functionality in versions up to 2.6.4. This allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to induce the server to make arbitrary HTTP requests to internal or external systems. The vulnerability can be leveraged to access or modify information on internal services reachable from the server. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 (medium severity), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official fix is currently documented, and no public exploit is known.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level permissions or above can exploit this SSRF vulnerability to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the server hosting the WordPress site. This could lead to unauthorized querying or modification of internal services accessible from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering internal data. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity partially, with no direct availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Google Doc Embedder plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-03T10:54:06.966Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6ddab7ef31ef0b58f99d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:39:40 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:17:04 PM
Views: 16
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