CVE-2026-25310
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the Alobaidi Extend Link WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to make the vulnerable server send unauthorized requests to internal or external systems. WordPress sites using Extend Link plugin versions up to and including 2.0.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Alobaidi Extend Link WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could access internal services, perform port scanning, or interact with cloud metadata services to obtain credentials and escalate access.
Likely Case
Attackers scan internal networks, access internal web applications, or use the vulnerable server as a proxy for attacks against other systems.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and egress filtering, impact is limited to information disclosure about internal network structure.
🎯 Exploit Status
SSRF vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponized due to their utility in network reconnaissance and attack chaining.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >2.0.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Extend Link' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate extend-link
Network Egress Filtering
allRestrict outbound HTTP/HTTPS requests from web servers to only necessary destinations
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Extend Link plugin completely from WordPress installation
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block SSRF patterns and restrict outbound requests
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Extend Link' version <=2.0.0Check Version:
wp plugin get extend-link --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is >2.0.0 in WordPress admin panel or test SSRF functionality is no longer exploitable📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual outbound HTTP requests from web server to internal IPs or unusual domains
- Multiple failed outbound connection attempts from web server
Network Indicators:
- Web server making unexpected HTTP requests to internal services or cloud metadata endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (dest_ip=10.* OR dest_ip=172.16.* OR dest_ip=192.168.* OR dest_ip=169.254.169.254) AND user_agent="WordPress"