CVE-2025-12962: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in willbontrager Local Syndication
The Local Syndication plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.5a via the `url` parameter in the `[syndicate_local]` shortcode. This is due to the use of `wp_remote_get()` instead of `wp_safe_remote_get()` which lacks protections against requests to internal/private IP addresses and localhost. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application, which can be used to query and modify information from internal services, scan internal networks, and access resources that should not be accessible from external networks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12962 is an SSRF vulnerability in the Local Syndication WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.5a). The issue arises from using wp_remote_get() without restrictions, enabling authenticated users with Contributor or higher roles to send crafted requests via the 'url' parameter in the [syndicate_local] shortcode. This can be exploited to access internal network resources or services that should not be externally reachable. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-918 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating a medium severity impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Contributor-level or higher privileges can exploit this SSRF vulnerability to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the server to internal or external systems. This can lead to unauthorized information disclosure or modification of internal services, internal network reconnaissance, and potential access to otherwise inaccessible resources. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not directly affect availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level user privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to the use of the [syndicate_local] shortcode. Consider disabling or removing the Local Syndication plugin if it is not essential.
CVE-2025-12962: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in willbontrager Local Syndication
Description
The Local Syndication plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.5a via the `url` parameter in the `[syndicate_local]` shortcode. This is due to the use of `wp_remote_get()` instead of `wp_safe_remote_get()` which lacks protections against requests to internal/private IP addresses and localhost. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application, which can be used to query and modify information from internal services, scan internal networks, and access resources that should not be accessible from external networks.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12962 is an SSRF vulnerability in the Local Syndication WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.5a). The issue arises from using wp_remote_get() without restrictions, enabling authenticated users with Contributor or higher roles to send crafted requests via the 'url' parameter in the [syndicate_local] shortcode. This can be exploited to access internal network resources or services that should not be externally reachable. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-918 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating a medium severity impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Contributor-level or higher privileges can exploit this SSRF vulnerability to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the server to internal or external systems. This can lead to unauthorized information disclosure or modification of internal services, internal network reconnaissance, and potential access to otherwise inaccessible resources. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not directly affect availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level user privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to the use of the [syndicate_local] shortcode. Consider disabling or removing the Local Syndication plugin if it is not essential.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-10T16:58:29.926Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 691c305a35a0ab0a56271076
Added to database: 11/18/2025, 8:37:46 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:24:01 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:48:04 AM
Views: 111
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