CVE-2025-8084 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability classified under CWE-918, affecting the tigroumeow AI Engine plugin for WordPress in all versions up to and including 3.1.8. The vulnerability exists in the rest_helpers_create_images function, which allows authenticated users with Editor-level or higher privileges to induce the server to make HTTP requests to arbitrary locations. SSRF vulnerabilities enable attackers to bypass network access controls by leveraging the server's network privileges, potentially accessing internal services that are not exposed externally. In this case, the attacker can query and modify internal services, which may include sensitive APIs or databases. On cloud-hosted WordPress instances, the vulnerability can be exploited to retrieve metadata from the cloud provider's metadata service, potentially exposing credentials or configuration details. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.8, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring high privileges but no user interaction. The impact is primarily on confidentiality, as attackers can access sensitive internal information, but there is no direct impact on integrity or availability. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk to environments where the plugin is installed and accessible to users with sufficient privileges.

For European organizations, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive internal information, including cloud metadata that may contain credentials or configuration data. This can facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Organizations using WordPress with the tigroumeow AI Engine plugin, especially those on cloud infrastructure, face increased risk. The ability for an attacker with Editor-level access to exploit this SSRF means insider threats or compromised accounts can leverage this flaw to access internal services otherwise protected by network segmentation or firewalls. This can undermine confidentiality and potentially expose critical internal APIs or services. The impact is heightened in sectors with stringent data protection requirements such as finance, healthcare, and government. Additionally, the vulnerability could be used to gather intelligence on internal network architecture, aiding more sophisticated attacks.

1. Immediately update the tigroumeow AI Engine plugin to a patched version once available. If no patch is currently released, consider disabling the plugin or restricting its use to trusted administrators only. 2. Limit Editor-level and higher privileges strictly to trusted users to reduce the risk of exploitation. 3. Implement network-level controls to restrict outbound HTTP requests from the WordPress server to only necessary destinations, preventing arbitrary SSRF requests. 4. On cloud instances, restrict access to metadata services using cloud provider-specific controls (e.g., AWS IMDSv2 enforcement, GCP metadata server firewall rules). 5. Monitor logs for unusual outbound requests originating from the WordPress server, especially to internal IP ranges or metadata endpoints. 6. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious SSRF patterns targeting the rest_helpers_create_images function. 7. Conduct regular security audits and privilege reviews to ensure minimal necessary access is granted to users.