Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-31076 is a server-side request forgery issue in the WordPress WP Compress for MainWP plugin through version 6.30.03. It may let a logged-in, low-privileged attacker make the site server send unintended requests. Public sources rate it medium, with limited confidentiality and integrity impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. It is not reported as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but internet-facing WordPress environments should inventory and remediate affected installations during the next security maintenance cycle.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-918 SSRF in wp-compress-mainwp through 6.30.03. CVSS 3.1 is 4.9: network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact. Sources do not describe the vulnerable endpoint, parameters, or confirmed fix.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress environments using WP Compress for MainWP version 6.30.03 or earlier, especially where low-privileged authenticated users can access plugin functionality. Sites not running this plugin are not indicated as affected.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation is not described publicly in the supplied sources, and CVSS indicates high attack complexity plus low privileges required.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The sources identify SSRF, affected plugin and version range, CVSS, and CWE, but do not provide endpoint details, proof-of-concept status, exploit telemetry, or definitive patch information.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the wp-compress-mainwp plugin and installed version.
- Check WP Compress and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or vendor mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unnecessary or cannot be safely maintained.
- Restrict low-privileged user access to plugin features until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site runs WP Compress for MainWP version 6.30.03 or earlier.
- Review plugin changelogs or vendor advisories for remediation status before marking fixed.
- Check WordPress user roles with access to WP Compress for MainWP functionality.
- Review server egress logs for unusual outbound requests from affected WordPress hosts.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-918: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N1.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.