CVE-2025-8594
Description
The Pz-LinkCard WordPress plugin before 2.5.7 does not validate a parameter before making a request to it, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform SSRF attack.
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Pz-LinkCard plugin before 2.5.7 allows Contributor+ users to trigger SSRF by not validating a request parameter.
Vulnerability
The Pz-LinkCard WordPress plugin versions before 2.5.7 fail to validate a parameter before making a server-side request based on it. This oversight allows an attacker to control the destination of the request, leading to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability [1].
Exploitation
An attacker with a role as low as Contributor can exploit this flaw. No additional authentication beyond the existing WordPress user account is required, and the attack can be performed through normal plugin functionality that accepts external URLs or similar input [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to make requests from the server to internal or external resources, potentially accessing sensitive data, internal services, or performing port scanning. The CVSS score of 3.8 indicates a low severity, but SSRF can be a stepping stone for further attacks [1].
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in version 2.5.7. Users are advised to update the plugin immediately. No known workarounds are available [1].
AI Insight generated on May 19, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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