Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-46511 affects the WordPress BeerXML Shortcode plugin up to version 0.7.1. An authenticated user could make the WordPress server send unintended requests to other systems, which may expose internal data or affect trusted internal services.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize externally reachable WordPress sites, sites with many authenticated users, and environments where WordPress can reach internal systems.
Technical view
The issue is a Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability in beerxml-shortcode, classified as CWE-918. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have BeerXML Shortcode installed at version 0.7.1 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs some authenticated access.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Public evidence confirms the vulnerability record and Patchstack entry, but does not provide exploit maturity details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack vulnerability entry. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation, active exploitation, or a specific patched version unless vendor guidance confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the beerxml-shortcode plugin.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is not business-required.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or remediation.
- Limit who can authenticate and manage plugin-related content.
- Restrict outbound requests from WordPress hosts where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version across all WordPress deployments.
- Flag BeerXML Shortcode versions 0.7.1 and earlier for remediation review.
- Review WordPress user roles with access to plugin or shortcode workflows.
- Check server egress logs for unexpected requests from WordPress hosts.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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)
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