CVE-2025-8085 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified in the Ditty WordPress plugin, specifically in versions prior to 3.1.58. The vulnerability arises because the plugin's displayItems endpoint does not enforce any authorization or authentication checks, allowing unauthenticated visitors to send requests to arbitrary URLs through the server hosting the plugin. SSRF vulnerabilities enable attackers to abuse the server as a proxy to access internal or external resources that may otherwise be inaccessible. In this case, an attacker can craft malicious requests to the displayItems endpoint, causing the server to initiate HTTP requests to arbitrary destinations. This can lead to information disclosure, internal network reconnaissance, or potentially further exploitation if internal services are vulnerable. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-918, which covers SSRF issues. No CVSS score has been assigned yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date. The affected product is the Ditty WordPress plugin, a tool used to create and display custom content on WordPress sites. Since WordPress is widely used across Europe, and plugins like Ditty are common for content customization, this vulnerability could be leveraged by attackers to target websites using this plugin. The lack of authentication means any unauthenticated user, including anonymous internet users, can exploit this flaw, increasing the attack surface significantly. The vulnerability was reserved on July 23, 2025, and published on September 8, 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. No patch links are currently available, suggesting that users must be vigilant and monitor for updates or apply temporary mitigations.

For European organizations, this SSRF vulnerability in the Ditty WordPress plugin poses several risks. Exploitation could allow attackers to perform internal network scanning and access internal services that are not exposed externally, potentially leading to further compromise. Confidential data residing on internal systems or cloud metadata services could be exposed. Additionally, attackers might leverage SSRF to bypass firewalls or access restricted resources, which could facilitate lateral movement within an organization's network. Since WordPress is widely adopted by businesses, government agencies, and other institutions across Europe, any entity using the vulnerable Ditty plugin is at risk. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or reputational damage. The unauthenticated nature of the vulnerability means that attackers do not need valid credentials, increasing the likelihood of exploitation. Although no known exploits are reported yet, the ease of exploitation and the common use of WordPress plugins make this a significant threat. Organizations with sensitive internal services accessible only internally are particularly at risk, as SSRF can be used to pivot into these systems. The impact on availability is generally lower unless SSRF is chained with other vulnerabilities, but confidentiality and integrity risks are substantial.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the displayItems endpoint via web application firewalls (WAFs) or reverse proxies by allowing only trusted IP addresses or authenticated users to access it. 2. Monitor web server logs for unusual requests to the displayItems endpoint, especially those containing unexpected or internal URLs. 3. Disable or remove the Ditty plugin if it is not essential until a patched version is released. 4. If possible, implement network-level controls to prevent the web server from making outbound HTTP requests to internal or sensitive IP ranges, effectively limiting SSRF impact. 5. Keep WordPress core and all plugins updated; monitor the Ditty plugin vendor’s announcements for patches addressing this vulnerability. 6. Conduct internal scans to identify all WordPress instances using the Ditty plugin to prioritize remediation. 7. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous outbound requests from web servers. 8. Educate security teams about SSRF risks and ensure incident response plans include SSRF scenarios.