CVE-2025-62088 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability classified under CWE-918, found in the extendons WordPress & WooCommerce Scraper Plugin, Import Data from Any Site, affecting versions up to 1.0.7. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can manipulate a server-side application to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains or internal network resources, potentially bypassing firewall restrictions and accessing sensitive internal services. In this case, the plugin allows importing data from any site, but insufficient validation of user-supplied URLs enables attackers to coerce the server into sending crafted requests. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, but the attack complexity is high, indicating that exploitation requires specific conditions or knowledge. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium), with vector metrics indicating network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity at a low level, with no availability impact. Although no patches or exploits are currently reported, the vulnerability poses risks of internal network reconnaissance, data leakage, and potential pivoting for further attacks. The plugin is widely used in WordPress and WooCommerce environments to scrape and import data, making it a target for attackers aiming to exploit e-commerce and content management systems. The lack of patch links suggests that vendors have not yet released fixes, emphasizing the need for proactive mitigation.

For European organizations, this SSRF vulnerability could lead to unauthorized internal network scanning and access to sensitive internal services that are otherwise protected by perimeter defenses. Confidentiality risks include exposure of internal metadata, configuration data, or other sensitive information accessible via internal endpoints. Integrity risks arise if the attacker can manipulate requests to alter data or trigger unintended actions on internal services. Although availability is not directly impacted, successful exploitation could be a stepping stone for more severe attacks such as lateral movement or privilege escalation. E-commerce platforms using WooCommerce are particularly sensitive due to the potential exposure of customer data and transactional information. The medium severity score reflects moderate risk, but the potential for chained attacks increases the threat level. Organizations with publicly accessible WordPress sites using this plugin should consider the vulnerability a significant risk to their internal network security posture.

1. Monitor and restrict outbound HTTP requests from web servers hosting WordPress and WooCommerce to only trusted destinations using firewall rules or web application firewalls (WAF). 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on any user-supplied URLs or parameters used by the plugin to prevent manipulation. 3. Segment internal networks to limit access from web servers to sensitive internal services, reducing the impact of SSRF exploitation. 4. Regularly audit installed WordPress plugins and remove or disable unused or untrusted plugins. 5. Stay informed about vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released for this vulnerability. 6. Employ network-level monitoring to detect unusual outbound request patterns indicative of SSRF exploitation attempts. 7. Consider deploying runtime application self-protection (RASP) or enhanced logging to detect and block suspicious plugin behavior. 8. Educate site administrators on the risks of SSRF and the importance of plugin security hygiene.