CVE-2026-3163: SourceCodester Website Link Extractor · Server-Side Request Forgery
Affects SourceCodester Website Link ExtractorSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodesterWebsite Link Extractor | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-3163, organizations should first apply any available patches or updates from SourceCodester once released. In the absence of official patches, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all URL parameters processed by the Website Link Extractor to ensure only trusted and expected URLs are accepted. Employ allowlisting of domains and IP addresses to restrict outgoing requests initiated by the application. Network-level controls such as egress filtering and firewall rules should be configured to prevent the vulnerable server from making unauthorized requests to internal or sensitive network segments. Deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SSRF attack patterns targeting this component. Monitor logs for unusual outbound requests or access patterns indicative of SSRF exploitation attempts. Consider isolating the application in a segmented network zone with minimal access to internal resources. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on SSRF vulnerabilities. Finally, educate developers and administrators about SSRF risks and secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in future software versions.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Website Link Extractor 1.0. This vulnerability affects the function file_get_contents of the component URL Handler. The manipulation leads to server-side request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.