CVE-2025-60161 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified in bdthemes' ZoloBlocks product, affecting versions up to 2.3.9. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can abuse a server's functionality to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains or internal systems that the server itself can access. In this case, the vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to induce the server running ZoloBlocks to send crafted requests to internal or external resources. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), with the vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating that the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges or user interaction but requires high attack complexity. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity by potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive internal resources or manipulate data returned by internal services, but it does not affect availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The SSRF vulnerability could be exploited to scan internal networks, access metadata services, or interact with internal APIs, which may lead to further compromise depending on the internal environment and network segmentation. The vulnerability's scope is significant because it allows the attacker to pivot from an external position into internal network resources that are otherwise inaccessible. However, the high attack complexity reduces the likelihood of widespread exploitation without detailed knowledge of the target environment or additional conditions.

For European organizations using bdthemes ZoloBlocks, this SSRF vulnerability poses a moderate risk. Organizations that deploy ZoloBlocks in environments with sensitive internal services or cloud metadata endpoints are at risk of information disclosure or indirect manipulation of internal services. This could lead to leakage of confidential data or facilitate lateral movement within the network. Given the medium CVSS score and lack of known exploits, the immediate risk is moderate but could escalate if exploit code becomes available. The vulnerability could impact sectors with high reliance on web content management and marketing platforms, such as e-commerce, media, and public sector websites. Additionally, organizations with weak network segmentation or insufficient internal access controls are more vulnerable to SSRF exploitation consequences. The confidentiality and integrity of internal systems could be compromised, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to internal APIs. However, since availability is not impacted, denial of service or system outages are unlikely from this vulnerability alone.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately monitor for updates or patches from bdthemes and apply them as soon as they become available. 2) Restrict outbound HTTP requests from the ZoloBlocks server to only trusted external endpoints using firewall rules or network segmentation to limit SSRF exploitation scope. 3) Implement strict input validation and sanitization on any user-supplied URLs or parameters that trigger server-side requests within ZoloBlocks configurations or customizations. 4) Use web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block SSRF attack patterns targeting ZoloBlocks. 5) Conduct internal network segmentation to isolate critical internal services and metadata endpoints from web-facing servers. 6) Monitor logs for unusual outbound requests from ZoloBlocks instances to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 7) Educate development and security teams about SSRF risks and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom modules or integrations.