Low CVSS 3.8

Overview

The Quttera Web Malware Scanner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1.41 via the 'RunExternalScan' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-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.

Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 3.8 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: ssrf, wordpress (tag impact: MODERATE)

Recommended actions:

  • Deny access to internal/metadata addresses; use outbound allowlists.

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