CVE-2025-49984: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Angelo Mandato PowerPress Podcasting
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Angelo Mandato PowerPress Podcasting allows Server Side Request Forgery. This issue affects PowerPress Podcasting: from n/a through 11.12.11.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-49984 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified in the Angelo Mandato PowerPress Podcasting plugin, affecting versions up to and including 11.12.11. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can abuse a server functionality to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains or internal systems, potentially bypassing firewall restrictions and accessing sensitive internal resources. In this case, the PowerPress Podcasting plugin improperly validates or restricts URLs or network requests initiated by the server, allowing an attacker with at least low-level privileges to coerce the server into sending crafted requests to internal or external systems. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (medium severity) reflects that the vulnerability requires network access (AV:N), has high attack complexity (AC:H), requires low privileges (PR:L), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact affects confidentiality and integrity, but not availability, and the scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect components beyond the initially vulnerable component. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-918, which specifically relates to SSRF issues. Given the plugin’s widespread use in podcasting websites, the vulnerability could be leveraged to access internal services, metadata endpoints, or other sensitive internal resources, potentially leading to information disclosure or further exploitation chains.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the impact of this SSRF vulnerability could be significant, especially for media companies, content creators, and enterprises relying on WordPress-based podcasting solutions that use the PowerPress plugin. Exploitation could allow attackers to access internal network resources, including intranet services, cloud metadata endpoints, or internal APIs, leading to unauthorized data disclosure or lateral movement within the network. This could compromise sensitive business information or user data, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal and financial repercussions. Additionally, integrity impacts could allow attackers to manipulate data fetched or processed by the server, potentially injecting malicious content or disrupting podcast delivery. While availability is not directly impacted, the indirect effects of data breaches or trust erosion could harm organizational reputation. The medium severity rating suggests that while exploitation is not trivial, the risk remains relevant, especially in environments where the plugin is exposed to untrusted users or where network segmentation is weak.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting network egress rules on web servers hosting the PowerPress plugin to prevent unauthorized outbound requests to internal or sensitive IP ranges, such as 169.254.169.254 (cloud metadata) or private IP spaces (10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, 192.168.0.0/16). 2. Implement strict input validation and URL whitelisting on any user-controllable parameters that trigger server-side requests within the plugin configuration or usage. 3. Monitor web server logs for unusual outbound request patterns or unexpected internal IP access attempts. 4. Apply network segmentation to isolate web servers from critical internal services to limit the impact of SSRF exploitation. 5. Stay alert for official patches or updates from Angelo Mandato or the plugin maintainers and apply them promptly once available. 6. Conduct internal security assessments and penetration tests focusing on SSRF vectors in the podcasting infrastructure. 7. Educate administrators and developers about SSRF risks and secure coding practices related to server-initiated requests.
Affected Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Spain
CVE-2025-49984: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Angelo Mandato PowerPress Podcasting
Description
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Angelo Mandato PowerPress Podcasting allows Server Side Request Forgery. This issue affects PowerPress Podcasting: from n/a through 11.12.11.
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-49984 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified in the Angelo Mandato PowerPress Podcasting plugin, affecting versions up to and including 11.12.11. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can abuse a server functionality to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains or internal systems, potentially bypassing firewall restrictions and accessing sensitive internal resources. In this case, the PowerPress Podcasting plugin improperly validates or restricts URLs or network requests initiated by the server, allowing an attacker with at least low-level privileges to coerce the server into sending crafted requests to internal or external systems. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (medium severity) reflects that the vulnerability requires network access (AV:N), has high attack complexity (AC:H), requires low privileges (PR:L), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact affects confidentiality and integrity, but not availability, and the scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect components beyond the initially vulnerable component. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-918, which specifically relates to SSRF issues. Given the plugin’s widespread use in podcasting websites, the vulnerability could be leveraged to access internal services, metadata endpoints, or other sensitive internal resources, potentially leading to information disclosure or further exploitation chains.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the impact of this SSRF vulnerability could be significant, especially for media companies, content creators, and enterprises relying on WordPress-based podcasting solutions that use the PowerPress plugin. Exploitation could allow attackers to access internal network resources, including intranet services, cloud metadata endpoints, or internal APIs, leading to unauthorized data disclosure or lateral movement within the network. This could compromise sensitive business information or user data, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal and financial repercussions. Additionally, integrity impacts could allow attackers to manipulate data fetched or processed by the server, potentially injecting malicious content or disrupting podcast delivery. While availability is not directly impacted, the indirect effects of data breaches or trust erosion could harm organizational reputation. The medium severity rating suggests that while exploitation is not trivial, the risk remains relevant, especially in environments where the plugin is exposed to untrusted users or where network segmentation is weak.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting network egress rules on web servers hosting the PowerPress plugin to prevent unauthorized outbound requests to internal or sensitive IP ranges, such as 169.254.169.254 (cloud metadata) or private IP spaces (10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, 192.168.0.0/16). 2. Implement strict input validation and URL whitelisting on any user-controllable parameters that trigger server-side requests within the plugin configuration or usage. 3. Monitor web server logs for unusual outbound request patterns or unexpected internal IP access attempts. 4. Apply network segmentation to isolate web servers from critical internal services to limit the impact of SSRF exploitation. 5. Stay alert for official patches or updates from Angelo Mandato or the plugin maintainers and apply them promptly once available. 6. Conduct internal security assessments and penetration tests focusing on SSRF vectors in the podcasting infrastructure. 7. Educate administrators and developers about SSRF risks and secure coding practices related to server-initiated requests.
Affected Countries
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Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-11T16:07:56.072Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68568e84aded773421b5a9d9
Added to database: 6/21/2025, 10:50:44 AM
Last enriched: 6/21/2025, 12:08:33 PM
Last updated: 8/8/2025, 8:17:32 AM
Views: 17
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