CVE-2026-2948: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in jegstudio Gutenverse – Ultimate WordPress FSE Blocks Addons & Ecosystem
The Gutenverse – Ultimate WordPress FSE Blocks Addons & Ecosystem plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.5.3 via the import_images() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Gutenverse WordPress plugin contains an SSRF vulnerability (CWE-918) in the import_images() function, which allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to cause the server to make arbitrary HTTP requests. This can lead to unauthorized access or modification of internal services accessible from the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.5.3. No official fix or patch has been published yet, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this SSRF vulnerability to make the server perform arbitrary web requests. This may allow the attacker to access or modify internal services that are not directly accessible externally, potentially leading to information disclosure or unauthorized actions within the internal network. The impact is limited by the requirement for authenticated access with contributor privileges or above.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the import_images() function. Avoid exposing internal services that could be targeted via SSRF from the WordPress server.
CVE-2026-2948: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in jegstudio Gutenverse – Ultimate WordPress FSE Blocks Addons & Ecosystem
Description
The Gutenverse – Ultimate WordPress FSE Blocks Addons & Ecosystem plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.5.3 via the import_images() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Gutenverse WordPress plugin contains an SSRF vulnerability (CWE-918) in the import_images() function, which allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to cause the server to make arbitrary HTTP requests. This can lead to unauthorized access or modification of internal services accessible from the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.5.3. No official fix or patch has been published yet, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this SSRF vulnerability to make the server perform arbitrary web requests. This may allow the attacker to access or modify internal services that are not directly accessible externally, potentially leading to information disclosure or unauthorized actions within the internal network. The impact is limited by the requirement for authenticated access with contributor privileges or above.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the import_images() function. Avoid exposing internal services that could be targeted via SSRF from the WordPress server.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-21T18:56:55.447Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f96cc0cbff5d86109c38fb
Added to database: 5/5/2026, 4:06:24 AM
Last enriched: 5/5/2026, 4:22:10 AM
Last updated: 5/6/2026, 3:55:47 AM
Views: 7
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