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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24381 affects the WordPress PhotoMe theme before version 5.7.2. It is a server-side request forgery issue, meaning a remote attacker may be able to make the website server send requests to unintended locations. The public record rates it medium severity, and there is no cited evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority web application risk. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites using PhotoMe, especially those handling sensitive content or deployed in networks with valuable internal services reachable from the web server.
Technical view
The issue is categorized as CWE-918 SSRF in ThemeGoods PhotoMe versions earlier than 5.7.2. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network exploitable, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. Availability impact is listed as none.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeGoods PhotoMe theme below 5.7.2. Sites not using this theme, or already on 5.7.2 or later, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE record says exploitation is network-accessible and requires no authentication, but attack complexity is high. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept code, or reports of active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The CVE and Patchstack entry identify SSRF in PhotoMe before 5.7.2, but do not provide enough information here to assess specific vulnerable endpoints, prerequisites beyond CVSS, or practical exploitability. Avoid assuming active exploitation without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeGoods PhotoMe theme.
- Upgrade PhotoMe to version 5.7.2 or later where applicable.
- If upgrading is not possible, check ThemeGoods or Patchstack guidance for supported mitigations.
- Reduce unnecessary outbound server access where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether PhotoMe is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed PhotoMe version and compare it with 5.7.2.
- Review vulnerability management tools for CVE-2026-24381 detections.
- Verify remediation by confirming the theme version after update.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/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:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.22.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/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.