Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25310 is a medium-severity SSRF issue in the WordPress Extend Link plugin through version 2.0.0. A logged-in attacker may be able to make the website send unintended server-side requests. Business urgency depends on whether the plugin is installed and what internal services the WordPress server can reach.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification first. Treat affected internet-facing WordPress sites as moderate risk, especially where many users can log in or the server can reach sensitive internal systems. Escalate if vendor guidance confirms no patch and the plugin is required.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery in Alobaidi Extend Link. CVSS 3.1 is 4.9: network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. Public sources do not provide endpoint-level details or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Extend Link plugin at versions up to and including 2.0.0. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privilege user and is not a browser-click issue.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. The high attack complexity rating suggests exploitation may depend on environmental conditions, such as reachable internal resources or plugin configuration.
Researcher notes
Public detail is sparse. The record names SSRF but does not describe the vulnerable parameter, endpoint, prerequisites beyond CVSS, or a fix. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond authenticated, high-complexity network access. Validation should focus on asset/version exposure and safe log review.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Extend Link plugin and record installed versions.
- Check the plugin vendor, WordPress.org, or Patchstack for fixed-version guidance.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Limit WordPress server egress to internal services where feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Extend Link is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed plugin versions against the affected range: through 2.0.0.
- Review user roles; note that low-privilege authenticated access is relevant.
- Check web and application logs for unusual server-initiated outbound requests.
- Monitor vendor and vulnerability database pages for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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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.