CVE-2026-25385 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability found in KaizenCoders URL Shortify, a URL shortening service used to create compact links. The vulnerability exists in versions up to and including 1.12.3 and allows an attacker to manipulate the server into making HTTP requests to arbitrary internal or external resources. SSRF vulnerabilities typically arise when user-supplied URLs are fetched by the server without proper validation or filtering. In this case, the attacker can exploit the URL Shortify service to send crafted requests that may access internal network services, metadata endpoints, or other restricted resources that are not directly accessible externally. This can lead to information disclosure, unauthorized internal network scanning, or potentially further exploitation if internal services are vulnerable. Although no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability is published and unpatched as of the date provided. The lack of a CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability has not yet been fully assessed, but the nature of SSRF vulnerabilities generally poses a significant risk. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of data by enabling attackers to bypass network controls and interact with internal systems. The absence of authentication requirements or user interaction details suggests the attack could be automated and remotely executed. The affected product is used in various environments, including enterprise and web services, increasing the potential attack surface.

For European organizations, this SSRF vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to internal systems, including databases, configuration servers, or cloud metadata services, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling lateral movement within the network. Organizations relying on URL Shortify for internal or external URL management may inadvertently expose internal infrastructure to attackers. The impact is heightened in environments where internal services are not properly segmented or protected by strict firewall rules. Confidentiality is at risk due to possible data leakage, and integrity could be compromised if attackers leverage SSRF to interact with internal APIs or services. Availability impact is generally lower but could occur if attackers use SSRF to trigger resource exhaustion or denial-of-service conditions on internal services. European organizations in sectors such as finance, government, and critical infrastructure, which often use URL shortening services for communication and marketing, could face targeted exploitation attempts. The lack of known exploits currently limits immediate risk but does not diminish the potential severity once exploit code becomes available.

1. Monitor KaizenCoders communications and apply security patches or updates for URL Shortify promptly once released. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied URLs to prevent malicious request redirection. 3. Restrict outbound HTTP requests from the URL Shortify server to only trusted destinations using firewall rules or network ACLs. 4. Employ network segmentation to isolate internal services from the URL Shortify server, minimizing the impact of SSRF exploitation. 5. Use web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block SSRF attack patterns. 6. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on SSRF and related vulnerabilities. 7. Monitor logs for unusual outbound requests or patterns indicative of SSRF exploitation attempts. 8. Educate developers and administrators about SSRF risks and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.