CVE-2025-57984 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified in the MakeStories plugin for Google Web Stories, developed by Pratik Ghela. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can manipulate a server to make unintended HTTP requests to internal or external resources. In this case, the vulnerability affects versions up to 3.0.4 of the MakeStories plugin. The flaw allows an authenticated user with high privileges to induce the server to send crafted requests, potentially accessing internal systems or services that are otherwise inaccessible externally. The CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 (medium severity) reflects that exploitation requires both network access and high privileges, with no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The scope is changed, indicating that exploitation could affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. Given the plugin's role in generating Google Web Stories content, the SSRF could be leveraged to access internal APIs, metadata services, or other protected resources within the hosting environment, potentially leading to information disclosure or further attacks.

For European organizations using the MakeStories plugin to create or manage Google Web Stories, this SSRF vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized internal network access. Attackers with high privileges could exploit the vulnerability to access sensitive internal endpoints, potentially exposing confidential data or enabling lateral movement within the network. This is particularly concerning for media companies, digital marketing agencies, and content publishers prevalent in Europe that rely on WordPress and related plugins for content management. The vulnerability could also be used to probe internal infrastructure, increasing the risk of subsequent attacks. While the immediate impact is medium severity, the potential for chained attacks or data leakage could escalate consequences. Organizations in Europe must be vigilant, especially those with complex internal networks or sensitive data hosted on servers running this plugin.

1. Immediate mitigation involves restricting access to the MakeStories plugin to only trusted administrators and limiting network access to the server hosting the plugin. 2. Monitor and audit logs for unusual outbound requests originating from the server to detect potential SSRF exploitation attempts. 3. Implement network-level controls such as egress filtering to prevent the server from making unauthorized requests to internal or sensitive endpoints. 4. Apply the principle of least privilege by ensuring that accounts with high privileges are tightly controlled and monitored. 5. Since no official patch is currently available, consider disabling or removing the MakeStories plugin until a secure version is released. 6. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block SSRF patterns targeting the affected plugin. 7. Keep all related software and dependencies up to date to reduce the attack surface and prevent exploitation of chained vulnerabilities.