Kishan WP Link Preview Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in the Kishan WP Link Preview plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 1.4.1. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the server into making requests to arbitrary domains, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information from other services running on the system.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to cause the server to make requests to external domains of their choice, potentially accessing sensitive information from other services on the server.
Remediation
Users are advised to remove and replace the Kishan WP Link Preview plugin, as it is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates or fixes.
Vulnerability Rating
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